There has been a number of posts on Twitter regarding services and the particulars that surround when to discuss, who should initiate the conversation and what to do when there is miscommunication.
This is not the situation where a provider says I do X only not to provide X. Rather, this is the part that gets up to where the provider says I do X.
One example was between a provider and a potential client. Client paid a deposit and then learned a specific activity would not be offered. He asked for deposit to be returned and was refused. He was not happy. The provider posted his angry texts.
Another example was a post discussing whether it should be the client's sole responsibly to initiate a conversation about services, and if they don't, they should not complain about the services offered.
A related example was a provider posting that PSE does to mean greek. She would not say what services she would provide only that she was a PSE provider. Apparently, clients saw PSE to indicate that greek was available, when it was not. She became frustrated. This was a breakdown in communication as to what services she provided, not to mention the problematic use of the term PSE, as discussed in an early thread.
Some providers explicitly set out in their ad/website what services they provide and don't provide. Now, even those providers will likely have clients who want something off menu, so to speak - not many providers list they will do a roman on someone... Other providers do not list their specific services in their ads. There are many valid and legitimate reasons for this, and such decision deserves to be respected.
That said, it is fair to say that knowing what is and what is not available is critical to an enjoyable session. The question is then when and how should this information be conveyed.
What are your thoughts?
When should a discussion about services take place? In the initial text/email? Leading up to booking? After booking (after deposit if one is required)? Not until session time?
Who should initiate? Client? Provider? Both responsible?
What to do when there is a miscommunication, primarily if a deposit is involved.
Providers - what are your thoughts on when/how to describe your services?
This is not the situation where a provider says I do X only not to provide X. Rather, this is the part that gets up to where the provider says I do X.
One example was between a provider and a potential client. Client paid a deposit and then learned a specific activity would not be offered. He asked for deposit to be returned and was refused. He was not happy. The provider posted his angry texts.
Another example was a post discussing whether it should be the client's sole responsibly to initiate a conversation about services, and if they don't, they should not complain about the services offered.
A related example was a provider posting that PSE does to mean greek. She would not say what services she would provide only that she was a PSE provider. Apparently, clients saw PSE to indicate that greek was available, when it was not. She became frustrated. This was a breakdown in communication as to what services she provided, not to mention the problematic use of the term PSE, as discussed in an early thread.
Some providers explicitly set out in their ad/website what services they provide and don't provide. Now, even those providers will likely have clients who want something off menu, so to speak - not many providers list they will do a roman on someone... Other providers do not list their specific services in their ads. There are many valid and legitimate reasons for this, and such decision deserves to be respected.
That said, it is fair to say that knowing what is and what is not available is critical to an enjoyable session. The question is then when and how should this information be conveyed.
What are your thoughts?
When should a discussion about services take place? In the initial text/email? Leading up to booking? After booking (after deposit if one is required)? Not until session time?
Who should initiate? Client? Provider? Both responsible?
What to do when there is a miscommunication, primarily if a deposit is involved.
Providers - what are your thoughts on when/how to describe your services?
