Guys, do you negotiate, and women, does that annoy you?

[easymoe]

I don't typically negotiate because, to me, a woman decides the value of her body and time. It also feels like it gets us off on the wrong foot - I'm trying to make her feel good and vice versa. So if she quotes a price above that which I'm willing to pay, I just decline. If she lowers it to my price point then I'll agree. If she chooses not to lower her price, or lower it enough then we part ways. Simple as that.

[biggmike567]

Good for you man.

[easymoe]

My fault, I directed my question toward men and women so the children are feeling ignored.

[seekinggradeAbj]

I enjoy value, not frugality.

To each their own.

[71Pseudonym]

If she has a stated rate, if you do manage to successfully negotiate a lesser one even if it's to make up for a slight on her part I feel she's not going to be able to 100% detach herself from accepting less and it will in someway sour the experience. Now a special unposted rate for select people is a different matter.

I did have one experience where upon first contact she gave me one rate without me even asking for it yet and then shortly before the meeting she asked me if she had given me the rate yet and I replied with what she said the first time and I received the "oh I must have given you a deal then it's normally XXX higher." That did worry me that it was going to taint the experience but not having seen her before I couldn't tell if it did.

[dumars]

Always be aware of the going or market rate!! Be wary of the disclaimer “. . . for my time only!”. If services are vague, find out if they match your standards. If not, NO! Then move on, do not haggle!

[DallasRain]

nice post!

I always say that no need to negotiate cause theres a pricepoint for everyone! so find whats in your comfort zone and go for it!!!

besides some of us are so reasonably priced,there is no need for hagglin!!!!! lol

[Roboz]

Nope!!

[JRLawrence]

Originally Posted by easymoe

I don't typically negotiate because, to me, a woman decides the value of her body and time. It also feels like it gets us off on the wrong foot - I'm trying to make her feel good and vice versa. So if she quotes a price above that which I'm willing to pay, I just decline. If she lowers it to my price point then I'll agree. If she chooses not to lower her price, or lower it enough then we part ways. Simple as that.

KINDA LIKE:

Hey girl, do you want $20 that is all I have to pay. Take it or leave it.

[Drainbamage]

Negotiating is wrong. If you don't like the rate go somewhere else.

[biggmike567]

Originally Posted by easymoe

My fault, I directed my question toward men and women so the children are feeling ignored.

I guess that remark was for me. typical LDS.

Again. Good for you man.

[lookintoo1]

No. Their body their choice. My wallet my choice. If they align great. I've always felt negotiating a lady down is just that. A downer, and no way to start a date. If you cant afford to play stay home.

[Cherokeechief]

I'll answer both questions. 1-No. 2-Yes.

[Zippo65]

I always ask for the "BONEDIGGER" discount!!!!!

[Unique_Carpenter]

Originally Posted by playa76

I always ask for the "BONEDIGGER" discount!!!!!

playa,
Isn't that the no cost rate, cause there won't be a date?