Who's To Blame?

[11Bravo]

Appreciate, really, the opinions. If yours was not cited, hopefully addressed by another.

Book on the hour. It would mess the businesses day up if every body decided to do that. Travel there earlier I think it’s pretty straight forward

Quarter hour booking: for a couple of shops, it's when I can leave plus travel time plus some slack. It hasn't been a problem previously. And where I've been 15-20 minutes early for an "on the hour/half hour" booking, 75-80% of the time, I'm told to "come on down..."(pun intended). Like today, booked an hour at 11:30 with a regular, walked in 10 minutes early, she was available, starting 20 past the hour. Finished an hour later, 12:20... Earlier this week, when I was a walk-in just past 11:00, I was told that only 45 minutes was available... So... Having considerable experience with the Asian work ethic, girls hate down time because they're NOT earning money. Shops want to maximize their staff and their space. Good ones are mosaic masters.

Storm in a tea cup, no ?
The main thing is, you had a good time , the services and massage were all fine but you were short changed say 15 min ?
Assuming that’s a RnT shop ? So the difference in shop fees between 1 Hour vs 45 min is usually only $10/$15 ?

For sure, money negligible... it's the principal. I always say look at the other side of the coin. If I'd booked/paid for 45, but insisted on 60 to finish, I don't think girl/shop would be happy/consider it fair. The girl played it correctly, shortening massage time to allow relaxation time. But it's a GREAT massage. Mimi NEVER would, but would anyone feel fully satisfied if Mimi shorted you 15 minutes of her massage? Plus, I just think it's unfair to all the ladies/mamasans who do deliver... Yoyo always gives the paid for time, and will tell YOU, "Not yet, there is time" (clock watching in the good sense).

What did you want out of the last 15 mins, if you got the key action you needed which is to finish happy? Did you wish she would do e.g another 2 mins per positions? You said you were in control though.

See above. I missed the 10 minutes of massage prior to, and, as I said, it's a good Part 1.

In this case, this shop FAILED to manage the booking in the first place, FAILED to inform customer the change of appointment time, FAILED to charge the right fee. The worst thing was, these were all done deliberately, to the shop's favor, to take advantage over a customer who did nothing wrong.

From THEIR point of view, the shop took care of the employee first (and themselves), increasing income, at the expense of the customer. For the fee, to be honest, like I originally posted, I just handed the 60 minute fee to her by habit. She is a nice girl, only works this shop twice a week, not others, according to her, which I TEND to believe as I have her WeChat and I'd think it would benefit her to let me know of other days/shops.

Thing is, IF either had told me of the situation BEFOREHAND, I wouldn't have had a problem. SLIGHTLY disappointed, but would have appreciated the respect.

On the other hand, bro Bravo, next time quit with the whole "1hr sesh, 15 min past the hour" bookings, ok? You're not making any friends doing that. You may find your regular no longer wanting to be your regular. If you absolutely have to (maybe you HAD to leave where you were on the hour?), just book a 45 min sesh instead of 1 hr. You've proven to yourself here that you can "fit" into a 45 min sesh and be happy with it.

I see your point, but as I've said, was never a problem prior. Plus, while I book with the shop, she is informed by me of the booking directly the day before. Likewise, MY experience, chorus line, not lead singers, appreciate repeat business. Small shop, small staff, rotating.

A little tip, set your alarm on your phone for the time you pay for, and keep your phone close by so you can check it while changing positions,
I always try to start a session on the hour, so its easier to clock watch while fucking, as my little head tends to do all my thinking for me, and he can’t see a dam thing while drilling in that mine,

Having been shorted previously (different girl/shop), I've reminded myself to note the time when I take off my watch, note the time on the room's clock (along with any fast/slow timing), and note the time when I finish (both senses of the word). No, I'm not anal retentive (OK, full disclosure, occasionally), it's just for my own sense of service, as I've said, to me, AND to other providers (plus to note in AR's). Frankly, I was a bit surprised at the end, but now realize she was, no slam, clever with her time allocation if not exactly forthcoming. Given I'm a pushover (as all who are familiar with my posts), I really can't be upset with her for trying to increase her income at 15 minutes of my time (IF my life is that short, I've got BIGGER problems...)

I take a principled position on the shop cutting the booking short by 15 minutes without offering a portion of the money back or a discount in the next booking. Mamasan knew about it and the girl went with it. I’d say you can either take a principled view and not return to the shop or take the good advice form the other veteran punter to book 45 minutes. I find 45 minutes sufficient for a punt with a new girl. 1 hour or more only with regulars whom you know respect your time and the booking.

And here I sit, a bit red in the face (OK, today's punt was EXHAUSING), but that's not the reason. Full disclosure: I did send a message to the mamasan just saying I did realize I was shorted; don't want to be marked as a mark. Damn memory... AFTER sending, a neuron flashed, and I recalled my very FIRST booking with the lady, I had to cancel at the literally last minute (OK, 30 minutes) due to a problem that had to be handled NOW with literally a U-turn in the travel. The mamasan handled it very magnanimously. So I do feel a bit chastened at my pettiness, and (who was the nut job ranting about Karma, now banned, thankfully...), maybe he WAS onto something.

Bottom line, while previously the day had one regular, now there are two who alternate weeks. Like MacArthur, I will return, or Arnold, I'll be back.