The Ultimate Guide to POT Dates
POT
noun, (pronounced: pÄ-oh-tÄ)
A potential Sugar Daddy. This is a man you have not met yet, but are considering starting an arrangement with, or have been on a date with, but havenāt established anything solid yet. In short, a man who you think could potentially be your sugar daddy, but arenāt quite sure yet.
So youāve checked out his profile, messaged with him a little, decided he could be the one for you; the main question asked now is - what do I do next?
The answer is simple, but for the Sugar Babies who are new, itās often terrifying. Using the experience Iāve gotten after being a Sugar Baby for a while, Iāve put together aĀ complete guide on how to handle that very first date, so that maybe it goes a little smoother than mine did! xo
Get a feel for him over messaging/text - Thereās nothing worse than being stuck for an hour or two with a man who has an attitude, is full of himself, or is just salty, thatās why itās important to work out what type of person he is.Ā
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā ā£Ā Identifying Factors:
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā -Ā He has a sleezy username on SA: if his username is āCunnilingusMaster69ā² or something along those lines, itās blatantly obvious whatās he looking for.
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā -Ā His responses donāt mirror yours: think about conversational mirroring and use it to help you gauge the success of your conversation. Itās a form of social psychology that is pretty important to how anyone is perceived. If youāre typing out paragraph after paragraph and he is replying with short responses (or vice versa), itās obvious one party is more interested than the other.
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā -Ā He asks for sexual photos: if heās asking for sexual photos without even met with you for the first time, then heās got one thing on his mind and itās probably pay per play. However, most Sugar Daddyās will ask for extra photoās, to make sure youāre not catfishing them, so be ready for that request and have extra photoās you can send that arenāt on your profile (I usually send one cute selfie and a second full body pic in a nice outfit.) Please note: Snapchat āpuppyā filter selfies are not appropriate to send as an additional selfie, maybe once youāve met him a few times, but not prior to a first meet. Youāre already younger than him, there is no need to make yourself seem even younger.
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā -Ā He asks you questions of a sexual nature (ie: your favorite position, sexual history, what youāre into, kinkiest desires, etc): there is absolutely no need for tacky sexual questions, especially if you two havenāt met before. It is important to understand that yes, sugaring is based on sex, sugaring is sex work, but itās not only sex. Sugaring is about companionship, chemistry, new experiences, and then sex. If he requires a detailed list of what you will or will not do sexually just to meet you for the first time, then he is obviously not looking for a sugar arrangement, heās just looking for pay per play (which is fine if pay per play is what youāre looking for, each sugar baby is entitled to her own wants and desires out of an arrangement).
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā ā£ Tip:
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā - Whenever an SD asks me āwhat i am willing to doā, i always reply with this. Itās elegant, polite, and successfully moves the conversation to other topics.
Get as many details about him as you can - Meeting someone off the internet is always a little unnerving, especially when itās a man twice or three times your age. To feel safer, ask for as many details from him as you can, then reverse search the information you have (ie: his phone number, email, name, etc.) to find out his address, income, family members, and other information of the sort. The same goes with photoās, reverse search them to find out company info, criminal history, and if heās on any other sites (this helps cross-check age, location, and other facts he has listed on his profile).
Choose an identityĀ and stick to it - Think about the type of person you want to convey (ie: the struggling but motivated university student, the driven twenty-something, the educated single mother, the urban socialite, etc) and build yourself up around that image. If you donāt feel comfortable using your real name with POTās, use a fake name. Invent fake facts and stories or recall certain facts and stories from your life that correspond to the type of person you want to be. Remember, the more you have,Ā the better. Most POTās will ask you to some extent, some more than others, about you (ie: your job, your likes/dislikes, your upbringing, your dreams/aspirations, your background, your parents/their occupation, etc) and you will need to be prepared to answer. On the other hand, be prepped with questions to ask him, this date is about getting to know each other, itās a waste of time if you leave knowing nothing about him.
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Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā - If youāre struggling with coming up with questions, check out this and this, thereās a large variety of questions that you could use.
Make sure he understands that absolutely nothing sexual will happen on this dateĀ - There should be no sex on a first date, absolutely nothing sexual. If your POT believes that coffee/lunch/dinner/drinks and a hundred dollars should equal sex in the hotel down the block, then you leave him right there and then. We are ladies looking for gentlemen with the means to provide for us and support us. If heās only interested in sex in exchange for money, then heās looking for an escort, not a sugar baby. (Note: if sex in exchange for money is what youāre looking for, then go right ahead and make that cash, every girl is allowed to make her own choices!)
Agree to meet in a PUBLIC place - Always meet for the first time in a public place (A restaurant, coffee shop, bar, hotel lounge/lobby, etc) because your safety and comfort comes first! If he invites you up to his hotel room for a drink, decline by saying that is something you would love to do sometime, but would feel better meeting in a public space first. If you starts arguing or does not agree to this, drop him. You donāt need to waste your time on an asshole like him.Ā
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Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā - Have your own transportation to and from your meet! Do not get into his car thinking youāll save a little cash, even if he was kind and definitely legitimate! Personally: I donāt let POTās get me an Uber home either, I donāt feel comfortable with them knowing my exact address.
Ask for a gift - While this isnāt something that is necessary to do, itās something that I do. If youāre aiming for a gift, make sure to ask after you have made plans to meet or at least a day before you meet, this gives the POT time to either go shopping for you or go to an ATM for some cash. If youāre aiming for travel compensation, then feel free to ask a few hours before or even during the date, travel compensation is something usually all POTās will agree to. ThisĀ or this are the ways I use to ask, either one usually work flawlessly.
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā ā£ Ā Keep in mind
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā - It isĀ notĀ a red flag if he declines to bring you a gift! At this point in your relationship, he owes you just as much as you owe him, which isĀ nothing. If he declines, just say thatās itās okay and thenĀ (if you still want a little cash)Ā try the travel compensation method.
Text to confirm - One of the worst things is dolling yourself up and then coming out to meet, only to find that your POT actually couldnāt make it. Thatās why itās important to confirm your meeting a few hours before in a quick little text.
Stay SAFE - Safety has always and will always be the number one thing in the sugar bowl which is why you need to make sure you have at least one person who knowās who youāre meeting, where, and when. If you donāt feel comfortable telling anyone you know in real life, message me and I will gladly be your safety contact. In addition to having a safety contact, it is always a good idea to carry around a bottle of mace with you, for creepy POTās and creepy men in general.
Make an entrance - Often,the first part of the conversation happens before you open your mouth, sometimes it happens before youāve even laid eyes on them. When you enter any room, have your head up and your shoulders down. Donāt strut, but walk gracefully, swaying your hips gently, you can even look up videos of models on catwalks and learn how to walk like they do.Ā Be dramatic, walk like youāre the center of attention - youāre a sugar baby: youāre young, stunning, and seductive. Pause in the entrance and survey the room slowly, let your eyes to travel from one side of the room to the other, until you locate your POT. It may sound a little silly, but a proper entrance will captivate anyone, especially your POT. Knowing how to walk properly and make an entrance is useful in practically every aspect of your life, not just in sugaring.Ā
Keep the focus on them - Iāve noticed that POTās (and SDās in general really) love to talk about themselves, some SBās will even go as far as to say that these men donāt care about the things you say unless it directly relates to them (in my experience this isnāt always true, it depends on the man). Try to find a way to refocus the conversation about him, you will easily become his favorite person to speak to.
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Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā - If he shows pride, you give praise. If he says something, then pauses, and looks at you significantly, heās waiting for the applause. Be there to give it to him. You donāt even have to think what he did was impressive. You just have to be there ready to dispense a pat on the back Ā Do not be over dramatic, smile, look impressed, and stroke his ego.
Pay attention when he speaks - Be engaged in the conversation: ask questions to further your understanding of the topic, make comments to indicate that you are paying attention, laugh a little to signal that you are having fun, smile to show that you enjoy being in his company, and make eye contact! IfĀ you look a person in the eye, it signals that you not only hear what theyāre saying but are interested in it. If you have to look away do it slowly, this reinforces your interest and enjoyment of what youāre hearing.
Donāt fidget - It ruins your credibility. Often, stillness is compared with integrity. Those that can look someone in the eye and sit still are usually believed over those that try to say something while squirming in their seat. Itās important to have good posture as well, donāt slump in your seat and if you do, catch yourself and correct your posture.Ā
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā ā£Ā Donāt worry:
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā - Your hair looks fine, your clothing fits you well, and your phone will not explode if you donāt check it for an hour. Your main focus should be your POT, not the little things about your appearance.
Relax - You might be a little nervous over the first date, but chances are, he probably is too! Some SDās are nervous the first time meeting, this might be due to the fact that youāre much younger than he is or he might be downright intimidated because of your looks. Your job is to make him feel at ease and the easiest way to help him feel at ease is to be at ease yourself. People play off each otherās energies and your body language speaks volumes, so try your best to just relax.
End on a good note - End the date with a hug or a handshake (or a kiss on the cheek, if you like him), something physical so that you touch and it leaves him wanting a little more. If you went out for lunch/dinner, tell him how thankful you are for taking you out, how much you loved the food, and how he has great taste in restaurants.Ā
Assessing him -Ā A personās appearance and demeanor speaks volumes about them. Observe not his wallet, his cufflinks, or his shoes, but his mannerisms, his eloquence, and his overall conduct. Many good sugar daddies may not look the part, but they will act it. Thereās no forcing chemistry, so itās best to figure that out right away before delving deeper.
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā ā£ Questions to think about:
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā - Does he ask you first what you want to eat?
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā - Is he interested in what youāre saying?
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā - How does he talk about his family, his employees?
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā - Is he nice to the waitstaff?
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā - How much is he tipping?
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā - Were your personalities compatible?
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā - Did you have a lot in common?
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā - Was it easy to hold a conversation with him, or were there awkward silences?
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā - Is this someone youād be comfortable being seen in public with, going on vacations with, and generally spending time with?
Send a follow up text - If the date went well, shortly after you meet (a few hours or a day, at most), send the POT/SD a text saying that it was a pleasure meeting him and youād love to see him again. When (or if) he responds, you might be able to schedule your next date!
Think about your loses - If the date didnāt go so well, you got a free coffee/lunch/dinner/gift. If your POT contacts you and asks you out again, decline politely and wish him luck finding what heās looking for.
Allowance Talk - Yes Or No?
Thereās a lot of disagreement on whether or not you should speak about allowance with your POT on a first date. Iāve had POTās bring up numbers over text/on the phone/emailĀ (prior to meeting and after meeting)Ā andĀ during coffee/lunch/dinner/drinks. In my opinion,Ā let him bring up the allowance talk.
If he does, express your desires concerning allowances, gifts, and how the arrangement will work. Most arrangements end due to schedule conflicts and misunderstanding expectations, be clear about what you want.Ā
If he doesnāt, thatās completely fine too. Youāll most likely speak about it on your second date or over some electronic format.
If you touch on the subject but you notice heās not too keen on delving into it at the moment, leave it alone. This sends your POT the message that youāre more interested in a suitable arrangement than the money, as well as that you are nowhere near desperate and while you are interested in him, not overly so. This lack of overt interest gives you more control of the relationship from the get-go. It also shows that he cannot control you or gain your interest with his money alone. This makes it easier for you to discuss the terms of the relationship, set boundaries, and negotiate your allowance later on.
Men are visual creatures, they love eye-catching arm candy, but most prefer elegance or casual classy to outright flashy. However, showing all your goods on the first meeting is not a good idea. Choose one thing to show off, this leaves his imagining and wanting more. Keep in mind where youāre meeting, as well. Thereās no need to go all out if youāre just meeting for coffee.
If youāre meeting for coffee -Ā Jeans and a pretty blouse will be just fine, top it off with flats or boots and youāll be good to go. If itās warmer out, a sundress is perfectly acceptable too.
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā ā£ Ā Keep in mind
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā - Meeting a POT for the first time in shorts is not appropriate, there is no need to play up the age difference between the two of you, even if it is hot outside.
If youāre meeting for lunch/dinner/drinks -Ā A formfitting dress will do you good, especially if itās dinner or drinks. Complete the look with a nice pair of heels and some jewelry, if youāre having trouble figuring out which jewelry to wear with what, check out this!
Makeup - Keep the makeup light and natural, opt for neutral colors rather than darker ones. Get your nails done, fill in your brows, foundation, mascara, light colored eye shadow, and lipstick/lip-gloss is all youāll need. I prefer to top up my look with a slightly red nude lip (since my lips are full and the color makes them pop more), even though most SBās suggest to stay away from all redās.
So there you have it dolls, an ultimate guide to POT dates. Feel free to add on your own tips! Keep sugaring, dolly xoxo
