When is it considered overselling

[roamingguy 300292]

Here are some afternoon ramblings. I'm wondering if ladies using certain terms are less using them to describe themselves as they use them to weed out a certain clientele. For example a "upscale courtesan" is less likely to attract a guy looking for a 15 minute incall at Motel 8 But for me, in my learning curve, I've discovered the best selling technique the ladies have is their postings here on CERB. Since embarking on this lifestyle in July 2010, I've had four bad encounters. All four of those ladies were non-CERB. CERB isn't a vetting board, but for those ladies who participate, you do get an idea of the lady you are to meet. I now stay exclusively with CERB, not only does it give me an idea of ladies I want to meet, it gives me an idea of those I don't want to meet...and I'm sure it works the same way for the ladies too.

As for the subject of the written word, since it has been brought up. The worst place for learning to write was university, in my experience. All they wanted was for you to write as long a report as possible. But having a degree is a sign of an education. My work life taught me to be as concise a writer as possible, so much so I get reports that my boss should be writing, she gives them to me to write.

And education and intelligence are not one and the same. Some of the smartest people (common sense) I know have high school, some of the dumbest (well they are book smart) have post graduate degrees.

But at the end of the day, the selling point for me in seeing a lady is "is she a lady I would like to meet, a nice person, someone to spend a few hours with, and maybe see on a regular basis?"

Wow, that's a long winded rambling from a guy who's reports are normally concise

RG

[Chanel Reign 28097]

I keep coming back to something Cowboy Kenny said about "Don't sell me, tell me..."

 

This is probably the most simple and best bottom line.

 

However for some of us it's hard to do that. I hate writing ads, I never know what to say....better yet, HOW to say it.

 

I think this comes from too many years of writing dry historical articles and papers, and composing long complicated contracts. Not exactly teaching fodder for this business. :)

 

I have had a few Clients tell me that they never would have put my personality to my posts though (not ads). These were meant as compliments, but it does point out that our personalities don't always come through.

 

How do I tell you that I am funny and will try to make you laugh, a well rounded person with opinions about current events. How do I say that a romp in the hay with me can be either fun and light or passionate and down and dirty. And for the love of all the gods...how does one warn that you are a squirter, involuntary or otherwise? There are folks out there that don't like it. Its got to the point I inform new Clients now. Do I put a big red warning box in my ad?

 

While some of you may be able to just rip one of these off the cuff and its perfect (SaraMq), some of us have a really hard time "telling you". :(

 

Maybe I should take a creative writing course? lol

[Carrie Moon 68826]

Touche Victoria.......practice what you preach.

 

Huh?:confused0024:

Did i miss something here..Or are you trying to hint something?Or this is your sarcastic/bitter humour?

 

I didn't get that from her post, Victoria. I understood her to say that truth in advertising is the bottom line. In other words, if one promotes oneself in a certain way and acts the same way during an encounter, then there should be no misunderstandings or disappointment. I believe she was agreeing with you.

 

 

It was the above comment...I read it the same way and if meant that way it's uncalled for. Re-read the rules of cerb.

[CristyCurves 169032]

I don't have an issue with someone using the words classy, elite or upscale... but I sure roll my eyes when someone claims to be 'the best'.

 

Look at the uproar recenty over who was the hottest man Ryan Gosling vs Bradley Cooper. It was ridiculous how many people got involved in the debate.. which is all to say that 'the best' is completely relative. No one in their right mind claims it.

 

I always keep it simple.. I leave the adjectives to others.. because after all.. they are all relative to the beholder.

 

How about using "The Best' in threads,such as,"the best bums on cerb",ect,are those people making those claims in their right mind?.After all how can anything be the best,it's like trying to climb a never ending ladder,where is the top?

[Secrets of Victoria 7208]

In response to Cat, love the posting, very well said!

[Gentleman11 10508]

Samantha's response is sage, timely and appropriate - so appropriate in fact that I think she should be considered for appointment to the Senate!

 

Heaven only knows that appropriate, well qualified, non political appointee candidates are in short supply......

 

Thank you Samantha

 

G11

[Guest]

Cat, I have to say that I admire your advertising style. I think it oozes sophistication. We all do or should know why we are here, do we really need to be posting on adds that we do such and such. I think that should be left for reviews or behind closed doors. Let the gentlemen do the talking.

 

I think that some mystery is extremely sexy. It is like going into an uncharted territory. You do that very well and if I was a man I would be very intrigued to seeing a woman like you.

 

I don't think what you are doing is over the top. Considering that escorts provide a fantasy to their clients. You are simply painting a picture of a classy, interesting woman and if that is not sexy, I don't know what is.

 

Being anyone that you are not is overselling. If you do not attract someone because of that, maybe that's the kind of person you don't want to see.