Late Arrivals = No shows for these agencies??
A client experienced a scheduling conflict with a Toronto-area escort agency that primarily operates as an outcall service but agreed to arrange a special incall appointment. The situation involved a 50% deposit payment (later mentioned as full payment) for the booking, as this was the client's first time with the agency and they were accommodating an incall arrangement outside their usual service model.
The client arrived approximately 20 minutes late to the appointment without prior communication to the agency about the delay. By their account, they had gotten caught up with errands and lost track of time while waiting nearby for location details, leaving their phone in the car during part of this period. Upon contacting the agency about the late arrival, they were informed that the tardiness constituted a no-show and that any future booking would require starting fresh with new payment.
The agency declined to offer either the remaining 40 minutes of the original session or reschedule the appointment, citing their no-show policy. The client was not offered a refund on their deposit/prepayment. They expressed frustration that the agency wouldn't accommodate the situation given the full prepayment, particularly since this was described as an unavoidable circumstance.
Community discussion revealed mixed perspectives on the incident. Some supported the agency's position, noting that 20 minutes late without communication reasonably constitutes a no-show, especially when the provider had arranged a special incall service. Others felt the agency could have shown more flexibility given the prepayment situation. Several emphasized the importance of punctuality in this industry, where time slots represent direct income for providers.
The consensus advice includes avoiding advance deposits when possible, always paying in cash, maintaining clear communication about any delays, and treating appointment times with strict punctuality since late arrivals typically result in lost income for providers.
The client arrived approximately 20 minutes late to the appointment without prior communication to the agency about the delay. By their account, they had gotten caught up with errands and lost track of time while waiting nearby for location details, leaving their phone in the car during part of this period. Upon contacting the agency about the late arrival, they were informed that the tardiness constituted a no-show and that any future booking would require starting fresh with new payment.
The agency declined to offer either the remaining 40 minutes of the original session or reschedule the appointment, citing their no-show policy. The client was not offered a refund on their deposit/prepayment. They expressed frustration that the agency wouldn't accommodate the situation given the full prepayment, particularly since this was described as an unavoidable circumstance.
Community discussion revealed mixed perspectives on the incident. Some supported the agency's position, noting that 20 minutes late without communication reasonably constitutes a no-show, especially when the provider had arranged a special incall service. Others felt the agency could have shown more flexibility given the prepayment situation. Several emphasized the importance of punctuality in this industry, where time slots represent direct income for providers.
The consensus advice includes avoiding advance deposits when possible, always paying in cash, maintaining clear communication about any delays, and treating appointment times with strict punctuality since late arrivals typically result in lost income for providers.