I don't know what is so bad about the term "service provided", as that is what they are. Who says that there is sex involed with the lady. It may be a date for dinner, meetings, socials, promos, concerts, movies, sometimes just someone to talk to and numerous other events and possiblilities. That is why they are called "service providers" as they are there to provide a service, what ever it may be. I don't regard them as being prostitues. If I wanted a prostitute, I'd go down to the local street corner on Ellice or Sargent, pick up some skank for $20.00 and have a "wham-bam-thank you ma'am" in my truck as Motley Crue is hammering out "Shout At The Devil" while I try to spread my attention between getting off, listening to the music, and watching out for the police and who knows who/what else may wonder through.
(Actually, this leads me to another thread that I should start...How many times do guys take out a SP just for the enjoyment of having female companionship (without the sex)?)