Email for me seemed to be the nicest way to break the ice for the first time as I really didn't fancy coming across as some rambling nervous wreck over the phone.
I couldn't have been anymore pleasent describing my desires or more complementary about her photos if I tried. I don't think my spelling or grammar are too shabby either which is more than can be said about the reply I eventually got in return!
I guess I need to just pluck up the courage and try someone else instead.
Thanks all.
Also depends on area. In London for instance the sheer volume that has to be narrowed down makes it simpler to say she can fuck off if she a) doesn't have a phone number, b) doesn't have a face pic, or c) says she only sees punters with feedback. No-one can dictate to you your punting style or criteria but you may want or choose to go with the flow a bit more rather than making judgements about the prossie based on her requirements or lack of profile details. It's the punt that matters, not how you get a good one ( which is merely a guide).
From your tone, I'd say yes, firstly pluck up more courage generally. Don't think of one particular prostitute as 'special', ever. Before securing a booking it can make you knock yourself out trying, like wanting to buy coffee or toilet roll from one particular shop because they have 5p off but only open on certain days. It's about the service they provide, not the girl herself, beyond whether she is attractive enough. (Thinking a girl is 'special' afterwards is a dangerous, surefire way to obsession: avoid at all costs.)
The one screening technique, rarely seen but one I'd say is a definite no-no, is anyone who wants a picture of you before a booking. They might be genuine and just paranoid but it is simply too risky, unprofessional and uncalled for to disclose such things. Trusting Adultwork itself with info (such as your credit card details) is different: you may or may not trust them but at least they are a big established firm and there are a few security measures even if you can't guarantee that they won't be hacked one day.
The main thing I'd try to convey to you is that punting is a numbers game. There's no standard response that can be expected from prossies. If some ask for feedback they might be prima donas or they might just be cautious, I've had both, but if you don't have any then there's no point in worrying about it. Just be logical: you can a) try to reassure them in a different way such as by speaking to them; b) take logical steps to get some as you go along by casually suggesting "leaving a few words for each other" after a decent punt (remember it's not a contract even if she says yes, just an improved chance you might get some); c) get on with your punting in the meantime, i.e. with one's that are easier for you to book.
Maybe punt as many as you can, even short bookings, get some numbers (and confidence) under your belt. It's a numbers game to her as well, just like the guy at the market selling oranges.
