No I don't want special massage. Best way to deflect?
Oct 6, 2016, 9:26 am
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No I don't want special massage. Best way to deflect?
Arrived in Shanghai today. Staying at Langham Xintiandi. Took a stroll at 11pm just to move my legs and within a single bock had 6 offers for a "special massage" or some variation. I assume the best action is to completely ignore as if they didn't exist. Is that the consensus? Would I have better luck telling them I'm married and not interested or would that make it worse?
Will get some photos of the hotel and post a review...
If anyone else is in Shanghai, I'll be here until oct 9...would be happy to meet up
Will get some photos of the hotel and post a review...
If anyone else is in Shanghai, I'll be here until oct 9...would be happy to meet up
Oct 16, 2016, 8:14 am
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"No" is pretty effective IME. People who are really uncomfortable about this sort of thing might be best served by avoiding China. (I don't mean to come across as snarky, but let's get real.)
Oct 16, 2016, 8:57 am
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Oct 16, 2016, 1:38 pm
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Across Asia I've found that if you don't so much as move your pupils in their direction—act as if you resolutely believe they do not exist—they don't bother with you.
This tactic has worked everywhere for me, from India to Vietnam to China. Except Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong. I don't think there's anyway to get those people to leave you alone.
This tactic has worked everywhere for me, from India to Vietnam to China. Except Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong. I don't think there's anyway to get those people to leave you alone.