To
carry an amount of money necessary to accomplish a task as per a previous quote. Used as a defense and safety mechanism against upselling or against
people misrepresenting the cost of a particular
good or service.
Often used with escorts or sex workers to prevent on the spot bartering for services.
In the example below, the Mark inquires about rates, he gets an answer and signals to the Provider his disinterest in bartering when they
meet. He says he will only bring enough cash to cover the quoted price, so if the Provider has additional services available, he should know about them in advance. The Provider can then quote an upgrade program (as
seen somewhat ambiguously below) or point the mark to another resource. Ideally, a detailed online resource is best for avoiding incriminating dialog, hence the terse
nature of the discussion. The Mark is dissatisfied with the answer knowing that some providers
may scale rapidly from $50 to as much as $2000 for a particular interest.
Nota bene: Cash to Task is a safety precaution for both parties. Carrying excess cash can increase tension and draw unwanted attention from parties not intended to be involved in the transaction.
Note bene 2: Cash to Task does NOT excuse you from an appropriate tip. It just means
don't try and be a
hot-
shot by carrying a stupidly excessive and dangerous amount of money where it's not needed. Take
care of your Provider (employee, server, waiter, waitress, etc.) and they should take
care of you.
Mark: I'd like to
meet tomorrow
evening. What's your incall availability and rate like?
Provider: 250 an hour, 175 for half.
Mark: I carry cash to task. Let me know if there are upgrades available.
Provider: upgrades start at 50 and
go from there...
Mark: Thanks for your time.