You're an interesting woman!
For me, I never take two hours to get ready. Why is it that women take so long to get ready? I used to back in the day (early 20's/teens) but I can wash my hair, style it, etc., and be ready in 45 minutes, EASY.
Or ... a shower and a fluff of hair, just a teeny bit of makeup and I'm done. 20 minutes and I'm very nice and fresh.
But the whole 50% for 50% and I'm not sure if you're speaking of effort once the man has arrived or the effort to just get ready.
I sincerely believe that what ever price that you've set for an appointment, that you just HAVE to give it your all. Sometimes, there will be a situation happen where the chemistry just isn't there or the appointment isn't going as well as you would like.
While that happens, and it will when you least expect it, you have to be 100% to turn that situation around if you can.
You need to really be 110% when you're with someone because often, the money that these clients spend is a lot for them to spend. It's a special treat for them. They've often saved for the chance to see you.
This is my philosophy, only. But a few years back, when we could advertise 30 minute appointments on backpage (I used to refuse to do such short appts before) and I had changed up my business plan a bit, the 30 minute guys were thrilled with me.
Why? I treated them like the king that they were for that time. It didn't matter, nor does it matter now, that I was getting half of what I generally charge for an hour, which an hour was my preference. I never kicked them out of the door if they orgasm quickly. It's not the way that I roll, as the young ones state!
And it's saved me in terms of having great regulars that when times are slow, they're the ones that keep food on the table. They're my bread and butter.
It's too bad that backpage, which I like, has limited the characters so much in an ad and that we're unable to mention shorter appointments. Because once I got over my snobbishness about 30 minute appointments, I learned that I liked them a lot.
I don't accept low ball offers. I've been known to haggle, heck it's business and I would prefer to be the first person to say no if I need to, but once I've decided to see someone for less ... then I go for it with all of my heart.
Your premise is an interesting one. But I've been on the receiving end of getting a service and having it done half-assed. When I'm paying for a massage or getting my hair done, I'm spending some hard earned funds.
It doesn't matter to me if I'm paying a discount. They offered it. And I accepted. And that makes all of the difference to me.
And once, for kicks, I did hire a male escort. It was the most awful sexual experience that I've ever had. Well, let's just say that it was in the top 10. (Horrible story but funny. Maybe some day I'll share it!)
It sucks to have someone just not give a rat's butt when they're working on me or doing my hair ... or the facialist who last month,who didn't rub my shoulders for ten minutes when I had the mask on like she used to.
Bitch.
Very interesting topic! I do think that once you get an appointment, then it's probably best to go full throttle. Always.
Best,
Elisabeth