Walkers - not Ramblers or Crisps
I was asked by BBC Radio Suffolk recently to talk on the new terminology they'd heard of called 'walkers'. In fact this is the modern word for single people - particularly females - to hire in someone of the opposite sex to accompany them to an important occasion, such as a Dinner Dance or Ball, where a partner really is essential.
This term was first used by Nancy Reagan who regularly hired in suitable companions to accompany her to various events, when her husband was otherwise engaged trying to run the country. Of course the word Escort is still used but just try putting this into Google and you'll come up with many seedy looking sites that pertain to offer far more than just a companion for a few hours to a social event!
It is a fact of today's modern singles society that unfortunately for females over 50 there does seem to be a lack of suitable males around. So it stands to reason that when that special invite comes winging it's way through the letterbox, a sense of despair can often be felt by some. Many people I've spoken to would in fact rather stay at home, than risk the embarrassment of turning up on their own, whilst everyone else is part of a couple.
However hiring someone suitable in isn't a bad idea as long as you can trust them not to give the game away and very importantly as long as they look and sound good. A recent businessman I met actually told me that he had been asked on several occasions to be a 'companion' for the evening. He had an existing partner who doesn't mind him taking on this extra service and he's quite happy to provide it. This is where its so essential to make sure that who you get in is someone who really can easily talk to others in a social setting. It's all very well having a young stud by your side if you're looking to impress the rest but if they can't hold a decent conversation you'd be sunk.
So have you ever had the need or in fact ever used a hired in date? I'd really like to hear from you if you have.
This term was first used by Nancy Reagan who regularly hired in suitable companions to accompany her to various events, when her husband was otherwise engaged trying to run the country. Of course the word Escort is still used but just try putting this into Google and you'll come up with many seedy looking sites that pertain to offer far more than just a companion for a few hours to a social event!
It is a fact of today's modern singles society that unfortunately for females over 50 there does seem to be a lack of suitable males around. So it stands to reason that when that special invite comes winging it's way through the letterbox, a sense of despair can often be felt by some. Many people I've spoken to would in fact rather stay at home, than risk the embarrassment of turning up on their own, whilst everyone else is part of a couple.
However hiring someone suitable in isn't a bad idea as long as you can trust them not to give the game away and very importantly as long as they look and sound good. A recent businessman I met actually told me that he had been asked on several occasions to be a 'companion' for the evening. He had an existing partner who doesn't mind him taking on this extra service and he's quite happy to provide it. This is where its so essential to make sure that who you get in is someone who really can easily talk to others in a social setting. It's all very well having a young stud by your side if you're looking to impress the rest but if they can't hold a decent conversation you'd be sunk.
So have you ever had the need or in fact ever used a hired in date? I'd really like to hear from you if you have.
posted by Liza @ 5:36 PM
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