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Never called ahead
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Just think about how many fellow mongers you stole time from and shortened their sessions. Much more polite to the spa/providers and the rest of us to call ahead for an appointment. That way we can all get our desired time slot and full session. I am just not sure what the purpose of your post is? Sorry, just humble opinion.
I have never called ahead either. Always just walk in. Never an issue. I mostly go later in the evening. Also stopped caring about names years ago. Too many times I would ask for a name and was told "No work here no more" or "Who". I just go with who is there working or if I do not like the looks of the place or the "therapists" working, politely walk out.
In my experience, this isn't a problem depending on the place & the times you go. If there's already familiarity, you'll know if it's OK to just walk in whenever. Just don't expect their A-list provider to be available & ready, and don't be surprised if you have to wait.
If its a place where you've never been, then it is polite to call ahead, even if it's 5-10 minutes, just so they're expecting a new face walk in the door. That small nicety helps everyone relax, and we all have a better time when we're relaxed. They don't need a lot of notice.
I almost always call ahead nowadays, even if it's just a few minutes. I usually ask if they have anyone available now - a 20 second phone call that makes the whole experience better. I see many bad reviews where the guy communicates nothing, expects everything and is disappointed. I called my favorite spot the first day they closed up shop for the pandemic. That call saved me a trip up there.
If its a place where you've never been, then it is polite to call ahead, even if it's 5-10 minutes, just so they're expecting a new face walk in the door. That small nicety helps everyone relax, and we all have a better time when we're relaxed. They don't need a lot of notice.
I almost always call ahead nowadays, even if it's just a few minutes. I usually ask if they have anyone available now - a 20 second phone call that makes the whole experience better. I see many bad reviews where the guy communicates nothing, expects everything and is disappointed. I called my favorite spot the first day they closed up shop for the pandemic. That call saved me a trip up there.
I usually call 20 min or so to see if to busy for me and find other options
Call it a courtesy call and ask who’s working to get a positive vibe started Never tried to schedule an appointment
I would never think they would stick to a hard appointment a day or even couple of hours in advance these people are in it for the here and now. I’m sure they wouldn’t respond well to canceling in advanced anyhow
Like they would remove it from a appointment Book???
Call it a courtesy call and ask who’s working to get a positive vibe started Never tried to schedule an appointment
I would never think they would stick to a hard appointment a day or even couple of hours in advance these people are in it for the here and now. I’m sure they wouldn’t respond well to canceling in advanced anyhow
Like they would remove it from a appointment Book???
I have found that just the opposite works best. In my entire career I have walked in only 3 or four times at places like Saigon and 9VIP that rarely let us make any appointments.
I either know who I want to see based on reviews or they are favorite's that I have seen many times. Often I make an appointment a the day before to ensure that I get the girl and time that I want. My guess is that I have had less than 5 appointments get screwed up completely. Because I go to certain spas as a repeat customer, I have been called before my appointment and asked to adjust my time a little. With a little advanced warning, this is not a problem. Sometimes there are benefits for being accommodating, like a waived house fee or a little extended time with the girl.
I also often just make the appointment directly with the girl and let her get the appointment into the schedule. This way she knows I am coming and it is very unlikely that that Emo will try to mess up the appointment.
This works great for me, so I guess what really is the "veteran" approach?
I either know who I want to see based on reviews or they are favorite's that I have seen many times. Often I make an appointment a the day before to ensure that I get the girl and time that I want. My guess is that I have had less than 5 appointments get screwed up completely. Because I go to certain spas as a repeat customer, I have been called before my appointment and asked to adjust my time a little. With a little advanced warning, this is not a problem. Sometimes there are benefits for being accommodating, like a waived house fee or a little extended time with the girl.
I also often just make the appointment directly with the girl and let her get the appointment into the schedule. This way she knows I am coming and it is very unlikely that that Emo will try to mess up the appointment.
This works great for me, so I guess what really is the "veteran" approach?
If you want a specific girl, call ahead. You MAY get lucky and she'll be there. Or the spa will be busy and she'll be with a walk-in when you arrive. They aren't turning away money NOW because someone called 4 hours ago.
Yes, there are exceptions. Yes, your favorite backwater spa in nowheresville, nj with 1 worker and a mms may appreciate a call because they're lonely or whatever - but most high turnover places probably don't care. You show up, provider available, you go in.
The shorting of time thing is very real however. Nothing to be done about that at a busy spa.
Yes, there are exceptions. Yes, your favorite backwater spa in nowheresville, nj with 1 worker and a mms may appreciate a call because they're lonely or whatever - but most high turnover places probably don't care. You show up, provider available, you go in.
The shorting of time thing is very real however. Nothing to be done about that at a busy spa.