Hello Magician
Great stuff to read. Had a relationship with one lb for about one and half year. Learned me a lot too. True about body language. By the way Thai try the same. Gob ( ex stringfellows) was a champion. Never worked on me.
Streetwise is another good remark. Indeed smart but not too smart. Thai seem to miss essential details when they scam. Especially in the sponsor area. Personally I don't like blacklisting. Most lb's have to make a living under harsh circumstances. No wonder some try anything. Only if p4p workers tend to behave very unprofessional I would prefer to use a blacklist. For me this would be:
- any stealing, robbing or aggressive behaviour without reason
- taking drugs especially on a customers room. ( you put the customer in danger in case of the police)
- trying to do the sponsor scam ( yes I know your own fault if you do it but still imo not done)
- making trouble on payment or certain sexual performances ( threesome) after first agreeing
- trying to leave earlier while first agreeing to stay LT but still asking full pay. ( one of the biggest problems in Nana right now)
Especially the first two I consider as not done. The rest you can see through and I would only blacklist if a certain ladyboy would do it frequently.
themagician, on 18 April 2009 - 11:05 AM, said:
'...Not trying to be a wise-ass, but I am a very astute judge of character. By looking in someone's face, eyes and watching their body language, this skill, inherited from my Father and honed over many years of practise, never lets me down.
I would have walked away from either of these LB's.
After 12 years visiting Thailand and two years living here full time, I have never had a problem, never been robbed, never been scammed.
It is important to stay alert and watch for the signs. If you become an easy target after just a couple of Beers, stay on Soda water. I"m serious! As a seasoned drinker I can have beer, wine, vodka etc., all on the same night and still stay on top of the game, as I'm sure many here can. There is no shame in not being able to take your drink, but in trying to keep up or show off, it can land you in trouble...and if you do any drugs you get NO sympathy from me. [Viagra etc doesn't count].
LB's are streetwise and smart, but not as smart as we are. If you are on the receiving end of a robbery or scam, you only have yourself to blame.
Sorry if that sounds harsh and it is just my $0.2 opinion.
themagician
PS On the subject of Viagra; Please be aware that 50 mg is sufficient. If you have 100 mg tabs split them Taking the full 100 mg will not do anymore than the 50 mg NEITHER will taking 50 mg now and a further 50 mg an hour or two later. The initial dose even if taken at mid-day will last way into the following day. Just trying to save you some money.