I'll try to keep this brief! (I've only joined the forum today, I'm 30 and from Belfast)

My first (and only) ever experience with an Escort was back in January and although it wasn't a disaster, it did leave me feeling a bit underwhelmed.

I made a booking early in the day for that evening, it was put back a couple of times at the Escorts request and this was no problem. When I arrived I was greeted at the door (and admittedly the young woman was very polite and talkative) but she was far removed from the presentation in the photos. It was clearly the same person but very little effort had been put in, in terms of even brushing their hair (she said she would do so for 'next time') and clothing worn was denim shorts and a T-shirt. The 'accent' I was expecting (given her profile of being from a specific country) was missing and this was explained as being a method of putting off men from her actual home country from contacting her (which is understandable and again - no problem).

Now I'm honestly not being picky and all of the above could be overlooked however this is where I feel as a newbie I may need some guidance. I booked for one hour (to help with my nerves!) and discreetly provided the envelope at the beginning. I brought some nice chocolates and came dressed to (try to) impress (it's maybe relevant to note that I'm very OCD about my hygiene and keep myself in good shape / fit). Thereafter it felt very much like the appointment was being stalled with constant texting to and from her phone and the offer of a few more drinks etc.

I had explained it was my very first such visit when I initially rang and I was looking moreso for someone to take the lead for a simple GFE. In the end when things finally got moving, there was a bit of a methodic approach and then a pause where I was asked did I want more time booked for the session (we had only begun at this stage maybe 5 minutes) and I felt I was very much at their mercy.

All in all my first experience ended in paying for approximately 2 hours and driving home feeling a bit lacklustre - which has put me off trying again for ten months!

So this has led me to joining the forum today and looking for a bit of help as to warning signs to look for.

I gather the basics are very much look for verified photos and plenty of reviews but are there any other warning signs to look out for?

I thought it might be 'safer' for me meeting with a more local girl so there would be little language barrier and perhaps a regular appointment / agreement, but then I scan the adverts and there are also some gorgeous looking females who I know I would be physically attracted to. One in particular only has one review for example which has led to this post! I had actually joined trying to find info on a particular local girl, as I had saved her advert months ago and thought she'd come across as a genuine independent and local escort that ticked all the boxes. Unfortunately that doesn't look likely to happen anytime soon but I'd like to try again.

All in all I hoe I don't come across as nit picking or judgmental as that's not what's intended - and I'm fully aware that I could be just as much to blame for the first appointment not going so well. Just some pointers would be great so my next experience may be better for both parties.

I've got my first day off work for a long time tomorrow so I'm up late for once and thought I'd put my time to good use