Has Your Perception Changed?

[Curvaceous Kate]

Inspired by a different thread.

I know that my perception of both Clients and Escorts has changed since I actually started to work as an Escort and I am wondering if this is the same for others and how has it changed?

I'm interested in the following:

Clients perception of clients before seeing Escorts.
Clients perception of clients after becoming a client.

Escorts perception of Escorts before becoming an Escort.
Escorts perception of Escorts now you are an Escort.

Clients perception of Escorts before seeing an Escort.
Clients perception of Escorts after becoming a Client.
Escorts perception of clients before becoming an Escort.
Escorts perception of clients now you are an Escort.

Do perceptions change with first hand experience or stay the same?

[Davidontour]

I can only speak for myself on this one and I'm assuming you're referring to clients perceptions of escorts in general, rather than an individual escort.

Before my first visit, my perception was very much coloured by the media and various vague stereotypes I had picked up over the years. The reality was completely different, not least the professionalism of the escort experience.

It sounds bizarre and slightly insulting to say it now, but I hadn't been expecting a spotless apartment, soft music and an immaculately dressed lady greeting me with a genuine smile and a warm kiss on arrival. I hadn't expected to be offered a drink and a shower and to be made to feel so relaxed.

Now in fairness that hasn't always been the case -- there have been minor problems and distractions, but nothing remotely serious or worrying, nothing that made me think that any of my original stereotypes or the hysterics of the current abolitionists were in any way justified.

My own perception of escorts themselves is that they are providing a service like many others, a service requiring not only sexual skills, but psychological and organisational skills as well. One thing that has really surprised me is the willingness, in most cases, of escorts to talk openly and honestly about their work and experiences.

I have huge admiration for the ladies I've met, not just for what they've done for me, but for the various challenges and largely unnecessary hassles they face on a daily basis. I'm thinking here particularly of time wasters, the constant need for secrecy and the ridiculous stigma attached to the work.

My own perceptions have changed 100% since I became a client, and it's the fact that so many sex work critics continue to argue from the ignorant position I was in originally that really annoys me. Perception and reality are two different things and there are few subjects where the difference is more pronounced than in sex work.

[JAMESCORK]

I can only speak for myself on this one and I'm assuming you're referring to clients perceptions of escorts in general, rather than an individual escort.

Before my first visit, my perception was very much coloured by the media and various vague stereotypes I had picked up over the years. The reality was completely different, not least the professionalism of the escort experience.

It sounds bizarre and slightly insulting to say it now, but I hadn't been expecting a spotless apartment, soft music and an immaculately dressed lady greeting me with a genuine smile and a warm kiss on arrival. I hadn't expected to be offered a drink and a shower and to be made to feel so relaxed.

Now in fairness that hasn't always been the case -- there have been minor problems and distractions, but nothing remotely serious or worrying, nothing that made me think that any of my original stereotypes or the hysterics of the current abolitionists were in any way justified.

My own perception of escorts themselves is that they are providing a service like many others, a service requiring not only sexual skills, but psychological and organisational skills as well. One thing that has really surprised me is the willingness, in most cases, of escorts to talk openly and honestly about their work and experiences.

I have huge admiration for the ladies I've met, not just for what they've done for me, but for the various challenges and largely unnecessary hassles they face on a daily basis. I'm thinking here particularly of time wasters, the constant need for secrecy and the ridiculous stigma attached to the work.

My own perceptions have changed 100% since I became a client, and it's the fact that so many sex work critics continue to argue from the ignorant position I was in originally that really annoys me. Perception and reality are two different things and there are few subjects where the difference is more pronounced than in sex work.

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I think In future I will just wait for Dave to reply to these deep discussion topics and add "Yeah, me too..."

[Davidontour]

+1

I think In future I will just wait for Dave to reply to these deep discussion topics and add "Yeah, me too..."

Relax folks, I'll do the heavy lifting

[JMastodon]

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I think In future I will just wait for Dave to reply to these deep discussion topics and add "Yeah, me too..."

Yeah agreed, in future I think I'll just add "I concur" to anything Davidontour writes.

[JMastodon]

My perception of escorts did not change all that much as I never really believed what I'd read in the media being the cynic that I am. I'd always thought the laws on prostitution were ridiculously harsh as (where there are two consenting adults) it's a victimless encounter and the authorities should concentrate on real crime.

Prior to visiting my first escort I probably expected the apartment to be located in a rough area of the city but I was pleasantly surprised to find the escort concerned operating from a luxurious apartment and whole the encounter was extremely professional and discreet.

[Davidontour]

Regarding perceptions, I'd also add that visiting escorts has altered my perception of both the media and local government, very much for the worse.

Although there are notable exceptions such as 'Love For Sale', the media and local papers in particular have an appallingly immature attitude to sex work. Selling sexual services is not illegal anywhere in Ireland, nor will it be even if the proposed legislation is introduced, yet several local papers feel it's fair to publicly 'expose' sex workers in the most disgusting and childish manner. Little wonder newspaper sales are sliding inexorably given this nursery school standard of journalism.

Even worse is the manner both govts in Ireland are handling the sex work issue. They are well aware they're dealing in and promoting blatant lies, pandering to cash-hungry NGOs with sinister pasts and deliberately ignoring and sidelining those who speak the truth. This is not democracy and not what I expect from elected representatives.

So while my perception of escorts has changed hugely for the better, I feel I can never trust the local media or local govt again. That saddens and scares me.

[libra]

Inspired by a different thread.

I know that my perception of both Clients and Escorts has changed since I actually started to work as an Escort and I am wondering if this is the same for others and how has it changed?

I'm interested in the following:

Clients perception of clients before seeing Escorts.
Clients perception of clients after becoming a client.

Escorts perception of Escorts before becoming an Escort.
Escorts perception of Escorts now you are an Escort.

Clients perception of Escorts before seeing an Escort.
Clients perception of Escorts after becoming a Client.
Escorts perception of clients before becoming an Escort.
Escorts perception of clients now you are an Escort.

Do perceptions change with first hand experience or stay the same?

Wow heavy Kate; My perception of clients before and after seeing an escort is the same =fair play to them; my perception of an escort before seeing one was i never gave it any thought but after seeing one is, how i respect them and at how beautiful you girls are;

[TiffanyTees]

Inspired by a different thread.

I know that my perception of both Clients and Escorts has changed since I actually started to work as an Escort and I am wondering if this is the same for others and how has it changed?

I'm interested in the

Clients perception of clients before seeing Escorts.
Clients perception of clients after becoming a client.

Escorts perception of Escorts before becoming an Escort.
Escorts perception of Escorts now you are an Escort.

Clients perception of Escorts before seeing an Escort.
Clients perception of Escorts after becoming a Client.
Escorts perception of clients before becoming an Escort.
Escorts perception of clients now you are an Escort.

Do perceptions change with first hand experience or stay the same?

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[2phase]

Taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perception

According to Alan Saks and Gary Johns, there are three components to perception.[10]

1. The Perceiver, the person who becomes aware about something and comes to a final understanding. There are 3 factors that can influence his or her perceptions: experience, motivational state and finally emotional state. In different motivational or emotional states, the perceiver will react to or perceive something in different ways. Also in different situations he or she might employ a "perceptual defence" where they tend to "see what they want to see".
2. The Target. This is the person who is being perceived or judged. "Ambiguity or lack of information about a target leads to a greater need for interpretation and addition."
3.The Situation also greatly influences perceptions because different situations may call for additional information about the target.

p.s. I didnt make the names up