having dabbled in this industry for over 50 years now, I have to say this has been an interesting discussion. This is one industry where you are caught into making an appointment with some one you do not know, never met, and are hoping to have an intimate relationship that is fun and fulfilling. The client arrives and has a brief moment to view the subject of his transaction, the surroundings, and use his intuition. In that very first few moments, he ascertains if this is going to work for him. It is not like walking into a store and buying a TV where you have a long time to stand there and look at it, ask questions, get on with it. So you have to be able to evaluate your position quickly. But I think most of us can do that, with minimum pain on both sides.
Not all SP's will agree with this as I have run into several who are pretty pissed if you leave after they open the door. There is definitely an attitude with some that a deal is a deal and if you arrive for the appointment you are obligated to stay. But that is often the lower end desperate ones. The gals in this business who know the gig, understand that the client is a shopper and has his rights too. So a little mutual understanding on both sides goes well. Lots of good cases presented above, have probably experienced them all.
Had to laugh at an incident a month ago in Fort Mac. Phoned a gal who was on tour there and had the usual discussion. I finally decided to tell her I was an ugly old guy and just wondered if she was really into that. Well, so humourous, she must have thought I was trying to put her off, threatened to blacklist me. Don't know if she did, but probably won't have any effect. I know so many in this trade that look after me fabuously when I call, which isn't often any more, but just the same, not getting turned down. Heck, it is Christmas.
Getting ready for New Years resolutions.