I act gay for my job

[Panoply]

Now you'll get an example of how a real troll operates.

 

[Nerdy_Harold]

I actually found the OP kind of interesting. What percentage of massages result in a sexual advance from the client, regardless of gender?

I'm very clinical. Most of the sexual advances happened when I worked on a cruise ship or a resort because those massages are more about relaxation instead of treating an injury. Many clients are elderly. When I was propositioned by men they were always dudes in their 50's and afterwards I removed them off my client list. When I worked at a resort I did get involved with one middle aged woman. I was 19 and she was 40ish and in really good shape. I got fired over it and I learned my lesson.

 

[bg23]

I found the opening post really interesting. I can see why you'd behave that way, I don't see anything wrong with it. Your sexual orientation doesn't have anything to do with the service you give, there's no harm in going out of your way to make clients more comfortable.

I got a massage for the first time the other day -- when I mentioned it to boyfriend he asked if my masseuse was a very gay swedish man.

I said "No, he was very attractive and then I got naked and he rubbed oil all over my body."

It seemed to annoy him.

 

[ChinaBandit]

I am a professional ghost writer, no kidding.

So, I don't have to be anything which is fortunate because I'm also a psychotic alcoholic.

I have an agent that handles most of the face-to-face stuff. From time-to-time I have to interview the subject I'm writing about. That's often tedious as, frankly, most don't have a clue. Fortunately, I am usually handed heaps of research and just have to pull it all together.

My wife's the real people person. She has a PHD in Economics and does risk management assessments for clients of a major financial institution. Unfortunately, she has to act in many different ways in her gig. Such is life.

 

[Nerdy_Harold]

I found the opening post really interesting. I can see why you'd behave that way, I don't see anything wrong with it. Your sexual orientation doesn't have anything to do with the service you give, there's no harm in going out of your way to make clients more comfortable.

I got a massage for the first time the other day -- when I mentioned it to boyfriend he asked if my masseuse was a very gay swedish man.

I said "No, he was very attractive and then I got naked and he rubbed oil all over my body."

It seemed to annoy him.

I'm glad you understand. Most of my referral clients are ladies. So I try to stay abreast of woman issues so I can talk to them about things they may find interesting. A non talking therapist is a broke therapist. Conversation puts a client at ease. Women are self-conscious as it is and need to feel safe. Ladies feel safe with gay men.

 

[koalabear]

What a queer thread.

 

[Panoply]

I'm glad you understand. Most of my referral clients are ladies. So I try to stay abreast of woman issues so I can talk to them about things they may find interesting. A non talking therapist is a broke therapist. Conversation puts a client at ease. Women are self-conscious as it is and need to feel safe. Ladies feel safe with gay men.

But you're not gay so that makes you a lying sack of shit. Maybe I'm the only one that sees the distinction.

 

[Very_Bad_Man]

But you're not gay so that makes you a lying sack of shit. Maybe I'm the only one that sees the distinction.

You really are an idiot.

 

[Panoply]

You really are an idiot.

At least I'm not a liar.

 

[Very_Bad_Man]

At least I'm not a liar.

I don't see it like that. His perceived sexuality is creating a comfort zone depending upon his client. He is not making a promise and not fulfilling it. I rather think it is creative salesmanship.

On that note I find you boring and you are being deliberately obtuse which is annoying.

Goodnight.

 

[Panoply]

I don't see it like that. His perceived sexuality is creating a comfort zone depending upon his client. He is not making a promise and not fulfilling it. I rather think it is creative salesmanship.

On that note I find you boring and you are being deliberately obtuse which is annoying.

Goodnight.

Ethics is not something you can pick or choose. You as an observer can choose to look the other way. I find you naive.

 

[Classica]

Fascinating

Amazed to see that the thread got so heated!

 

[Classica]

Fascinating

I think he is saying he is masculine bisexual who acts effeminate at times for his job to put certain costumers at ease. Some jealous insecure men would not like their woman getting a rub down from a straight guy.

I understand the confusion, but I think it's brilliant. As a woman, I've heard other women describe how they are not comfortable with male masseuses or male gynos, for the reasons stated in this thread. I was just listening to a friend share her concerns about this situation very recently.

Playing gay works, and in this case, pays off. Female patrons can feel more comfortable if they perceive (in advance) that the situation will remain professional, and he isn't going to make any moves when she is partially or completely naked, other than a towel or robe.

It's a fascinating phenomenon when people act gay when they aren't; I read that several major TV actors portray gay characters on TV, but they're straight IRL. (Think "Will and Grace," "Modern Family"...)

 

[John Doe]

I found the opening post really interesting. I can see why you'd behave that way, I don't see anything wrong with it. Your sexual orientation doesn't have anything to do with the service you give, there's no harm in going out of your way to make clients more comfortable.

I got a massage for the first time the other day -- when I mentioned it to boyfriend he asked if my masseuse was a very gay swedish man.

I said "No, he was very attractive and then I got naked and he rubbed oil all over my body."

It seemed to annoy him.

Post pics or it didn't happen.

Ethics is not something you can pick or choose. You as an observer can choose to look the other way. I find you naive.

So it's something you can dictate to us?

 

[Soulen]

You must be old. Young people acting gay is very chic these days. It is generally referred to as metrosexual.

straight men don't use the word chic. get on with your coming out party. best wishes.

 

[John Doe]

straight men don't use the word chic. get on with your coming out party. best wishes.

Yes they do. You're just not with it, girlfriend.

 

[Soulen]

Yes they do. You're just not with it, girlfriend.

no they don't. does my butt look fat in this avatar?

 

[John Doe]

no they don't. does my butt look fat in this avatar?

No, but your ears do.

 

[Saint Peter]

We had no idea you were an electrician!

 

[Soulen]

No, but your ears do.

mama says my snout draws attention away from my unsightly ears.

 

[John Doe]

mama says my snout draws attention away from my unsightly ears.

Moms say a lot of things.

 

[Panoply]

So it's something you can dictate to us?

You need your right/wrong meter adjusted.

 

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[LadyFairfax]

I bet the acting part of this comes quite naturally, right?

I know I want my massage therapist to be someone who assumes the situation is a sexual situation and chooses to assume that I want him to prance around and pretend to be queer to put me at ease.

 

[John Doe]

You need your right/wrong meter adjusted.

I refer you to my signature.