FabSwingers.com forum: define professional..

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I have come across MANY profile that class themselves as professionals. I wanted to know what you think defines calling yourself a professional.

For me and maybe professional snobbery.. I feel I can be called a professional as I have had to undertake a degree to be able to practice in my chosen profession.

But how do you define it?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Having a dodgy perm, driving a Ford Capri and answering only to a craggy-faced Scot named Cowley.

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By *un_JuiceCouple
over a year ago

Nr Chester

"Having a dodgy perm, driving a Ford Capri and answering only to a craggy-faced Scot named Cowley.

Hahaha !

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By *issBehavingxxWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

I think many on here who call themselves a professional (or proffesional) ... would come under the "estate agent" definition.. as in they are not students and they have a job.

I always take it with a pinch of salt when I see it on profiles and tbh really don't care what people I meet on here do for a living.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

I define professional as ...... fuck me who filled these condoms with liquid chocolate ? earning ones living via an occupation that is only practised by those who hold recognised academic qualifications e.g university degrees NOT a first aid certificate.

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

To me (and others will disagree) a professional person is somebody who has a professional qualification or degree; that said I have a degree but these days work in a field which is not related to the original qualification. Does that make me professional? Not by the generally applied terms of understanding.

Does it matter on a swing site? It does not to me - as long as the other person can hold a decent conversation and is prepared to accept other views as different.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"I think many on here who call themselves a professional (or proffesional) ... would come under the "estate agent" definition.. as in they are not students and they have a job.

I always take it with a pinch of salt when I see it on profiles and tbh really don't care what people I meet on here do for a living."

Estate Agent ? Since when?

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

"I think many on here who call themselves a professional (or proffesional) ... would come under the "estate agent" definition.. as in they are not students and they have a job.

I always take it with a pinch of salt when I see it on profiles and tbh really don't care what people I meet on here do for a living."
Completely agree with you - and I question the motive and need to have the "professional" bit in the profile tbh. It does not make me want to meet/ not meet somebody.

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By *ranthamThroatMan
over a year ago

Grantham.

First would be ability to spell the word,

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"First would be ability to spell the word,

Are you saying Sydixecs are not purfisshinalls ?

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By *un_JuiceCouple
over a year ago

Nr Chester

"I think many on here who call themselves a professional (or proffesional) ... would come under the "estate agent" definition.. as in they are not students and they have a job.

I always take it with a pinch of salt when I see it on profiles and tbh really don't care what people I meet on here do for a living.Completely agree with you - and I question the motive and need to have the "professional" bit in the profile tbh. It does not make me want to meet/ not meet somebody."

This and on the contrary we both find it offputting

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By *taffsfella1Man
over a year ago

Newcastle-under-Lyme

"To me (and others will disagree) a professional person is somebody who has a professional qualification or degree; that said I have a degree but these days work in a field which is not related to the original qualification. Does that make me professional? Not by the generally applied terms of understanding.

Does it matter on a swing site? It does not to me - as long as the other person can hold a decent conversation and is prepared to accept other views as different."

I think some people take it as meaning that they are capable of holding a decent conversation. I used to have it on my profile but I changed it to well-educated but I worry that it may sound a bit pompous.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have come across MANY profile that class themselves as professionals. I wanted to know what you think defines calling yourself a professional.

For me and maybe professional snobbery.. I feel I can be called a professional as I have had to undertake a degree to be able to practice in my chosen profession. Ask a professional lol.xx

But how do you define it? "

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By *renchbambi xWoman
over a year ago

Need to know basis

Everyone regardless of their job is required to be professional in the way they behave and interact with others.

There is really no question to be asked...is there?

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By *ranthamThroatMan
over a year ago

Grantham.

"First would be ability to spell the word,

Are you saying Sydixecs are not purfisshinalls ?"

lmao, no just that I expect them to say / speak / type define it correctly.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"earning ones living via an occupation that is only practised by those who hold recognised academic qualifications e.g university degrees NOT a first aid certificate. "

I would agree with the first bit but I think people have the right to call theirselves professional with out a qualification to back it up.

I generally just take it to mean (in this sort of context anyway) people who take their career seriously.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have come across MANY profile that class themselves as professionals. I wanted to know what you think defines calling yourself a professional.

For me and maybe professional snobbery.. I feel I can be called a professional as I have had to undertake a degree to be able to practice in my chosen profession.

But how do you define it? "

Someone who knows who Anne of Cleves is, can toss a pancake without dropping it on their head and isn't afraid to handle guinea pigs

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By *ranthamThroatMan
over a year ago

Grantham.

"I have come across MANY profile that class themselves as professionals. I wanted to know what you think defines calling yourself a professional.

For me and maybe professional snobbery.. I feel I can be called a professional as I have had to undertake a degree to be able to practice in my chosen profession.

But how do you define it?

Someone who knows who Anne of Cleves is, can toss a pancake without dropping it on their head and isn't afraid to handle guinea pigs

Wow all at the same time?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Didn't listen too well at school so worked hard later in life for national cert, hnc, diploma and a degree, interviewed before being allowed to join professional body, chartered status, continual training and education, paying fees. These are all things that put me into a professional bracket and it pisses me off when it is shortened to 'up your own arse' ... hard work brings rewards not a defective personality

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By *issBehavingxxWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

"I think many on here who call themselves a professional (or proffesional) ... would come under the "estate agent" definition.. as in they are not students and they have a job.

I always take it with a pinch of salt when I see it on profiles and tbh really don't care what people I meet on here do for a living.

Estate Agent ? Since when? "

As in estate / letting agents advertising for professionals as tenants... simply meaning not students and not receiving housing benefit, therefore employed and earning money.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sorry terribly judgmental but to me it means they don't wear white shell suits, don't drive a corsa with blacked out windows, have a job which is a career and they care about losing it, don't have a lynch mob mentality and are probably nice people to chat to irrespective of how unorthodox they see. Just means they care about the impression they give.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For me, use the term professional in context.

On a swinging site people are generally wanting to meet others for social and sexual fun. They are not looking to recruit employees, so therefore the term professional doesn't refer to whether people hold academic qualifications.

To put it really bluntly, people want to meet others who share similar lifestyles, and not those that they have nothing in common with.

That's how i interpret the use of it whether people like it or not is a different matter.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've always thought it was the new name for what they used to call 'White Collar Workers' as opposed to 'Manual Labourers'. However I agree with Bambi that we all should be professional in the way we conduct ourselves in everyday life.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I could define myself as professional on my profile but think on a site for fun it makes some people look pretentious and stuck up their bums when they ram their professional "status" down peoples throats as if it makes a difference to their personalities?

By all means use it as a selling point if you feel you need to though

Its not something I look for as part of my attraction to someone

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By *renchbambi xWoman
over a year ago

Need to know basis

ARE MODS REMOVING POSTS WITHOUT TELLING US???

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have come across MANY profile that class themselves as professionals. I wanted to know what you think defines calling yourself a professional.

For me and maybe professional snobbery.. I feel I can be called a professional as I have had to undertake a degree to be able to practice in my chosen profession.

But how do you define it?

Someone who knows who Anne of Cleves is, can toss a pancake without dropping it on their head and isn't afraid to handle guinea pigs

Wow all at the same time?

Now you're just being silly. That would be royalty!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I dont know why ppl put 'professional' on their profiles. Are they better in the sack than anyone else? Do they think they stand a better chance at getting laid than sumone who isnt? It dont matter what someone does for a job.

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By *ranthamThroatMan
over a year ago

Grantham.

lmao, or just someone who can multitask and enjoy

...oh and I don't call myself a queen heh heh

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

"Didn't listen too well at school so worked hard later in life for national cert, hnc, diploma and a degree, interviewed before being allowed to join professional body, chartered status, continual training and education, paying fees. These are all things that put me into a professional bracket and it pisses me off when it is shortened to 'up your own arse' ... hard work brings rewards not a defective personality "

I quite agree that being a professional does not mean you are up your own arse.

That said I would not mention any of my qualifications on a swing site - people (who read profiles) will be able to tell from my profile that I can string a sentence together and hopefully that I am a nice person worth meeting

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"lmao, or just someone who can multitask and enjoy

...oh and I don't call myself a queen heh heh

????????

Does the queen log on here? Blimey that's posh lol! No one tells me anything

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By *he_original_poloWoman
over a year ago

a Primark shoebox in Leicester

It doesn't bother me if someone describes themselves as a professional, even if they are not one in the traditional sense. I can understand why many do and whilst I don't use the word to describe myself or what I am looking for in people... I'd sooner meet someone who did use the word than some thick cunt who doesn't get it and then whinges about it. But that's just me so I guess it's all down to personal preferences once again.

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By *apeursauvageCouple
over a year ago

beverley

Medicine,Law,Architect or Clergy....The true original professions.... And yes I am a professional. Definitely not in the pulpit though...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

99% of the time it's used for snobbery purposes.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Absolutely couldnt have put it better myself... I have worked bloody hard over the last 5 years to get where I am at college then university... Not to mention the debt.

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By *londeCazWoman
over a year ago

Arse End of the Universe, Cumbria

"I have come across MANY profile that class themselves as professionals. I wanted to know what you think defines calling yourself a professional.

For me and maybe professional snobbery.. I feel I can be called a professional as I have had to undertake a degree to be able to practice in my chosen profession.

But how do you define it?

Someone who knows who Anne of Cleves is, can toss a pancake without dropping it on their head and isn't afraid to handle guinea pigs

The Flemish Mare, pancakes n guinea pigs I can do (eaten both in Peru) - I have a cycling proficiency certificate and was a member of the Tufty Club - please can I attempt to spell profeshnul on my profile?

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By *ranthamThroatMan
over a year ago

Grantham.

"lmao, or just someone who can multitask and enjoy

...oh and I don't call myself a queen heh heh

????????

Does the queen log on here? Blimey that's posh lol! No one tells me anything

Am sure lots do. Maybe one or two call themselves Elizabeth as well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It doesn't bother me if someone describes themselves as a professional, even if they are not one in the traditional sense. I can understand why many do and whilst I don't use the word to describe myself or what I am looking for in people... I'd sooner meet someone who did use the word than some thick cunt who doesn't get it and then whinges about it. But that's just me so I guess it's all down to personal preferences once again."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have come across MANY profile that class themselves as professionals. I wanted to know what you think defines calling yourself a professional.

For me and maybe professional snobbery.. I feel I can be called a professional as I have had to undertake a degree to be able to practice in my chosen profession.

But how do you define it?

Someone who knows who Anne of Cleves is, can toss a pancake without dropping it on their head and isn't afraid to handle guinea pigs

Ladies n gentlemen. Gentlefolk of the forums MEET a true profesh....proffes....prufish.......one of them fings the OP said

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By *ranthamThroatMan
over a year ago

Grantham.

pancakes n guinea pigs I can do (eaten both in Peru) - bit tame then!

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

Absolutely couldnt have put it better myself... I have worked bloody hard over the last 5 years to get where I am at college then university... Not to mention the debt. "
Quite agree you should be proud! Would you mention professional in your profile on here though?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Absolutely couldnt have put it better myself... I have worked bloody hard over the last 5 years to get where I am at college then university... Not to mention the debt. Quite agree you should be proud! Would you mention professional in your profile on here though? "

I haven't mentioned in my profile as its not always well received, people tend to pre judge and to be honest isn't my most defining feature ... I would prefer to be known as a nice ass rather than a smart ass

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By *rtemisiaWoman
over a year ago

Norwich

I take professional to mean two things. A, a reasonable amount of intelligence, and. B, they don't wanna get recognised from Fab at work!

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

You pass for sure

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

"I take professional to mean two things. A, a reasonable amount of intelligence, and. B, they don't wanna get recognised from Fab at work!"
Good point - the latter

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Got all the bits of paper and guess what ???

Not here to compare qualifications nor carry out any kind of work.

Think its only those that think it is the only thing in their life they are proud of,that feel the need to shout about it.

After all your only meeting for casual sex, not a counseling session.

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

After all your only meeting for casual sex, not a counseling session.

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I have been led to believe at times that it was

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

After all your only meeting for casual sex, not a counseling session.

I have been led to believe at times that it was

This

lol

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Hands up the professional professionals ?

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

Just professing that I know that I don't know

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Happy to become a pro,if the moneys right

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just professing that I know that I don't know

Very professionally put lol

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

"Happy to become a pro,if the moneys right

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But will you counsel me ?;-)

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

"Just professing that I know that I don't know

Very professionally put lol

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Can't you tell that even my smilies are a touch professional?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Happy to become a pro,if the moneys right

But will you counsel me ?;-)"

Lie down dear and tell me your inner most secrets

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You pass for sure

'manners' was optional learning, which gladly I took ... so a heartfelt thank you ms Aphrodite

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

"Happy to become a pro,if the moneys right

But will you counsel me ?;-)

Lie down dear and tell me your inner most secrets

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I ll allow you with pleasre... to explore said secrets - in fact I insist on lying down for the event

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By *leasureDomeMan
over a year ago

all over the place

Its a good question ,there is a clear distinction with the "professional".

Unfortunately it has nothing really to do with making a person or persons a good meet so i dont really know why people use the term as if its going to make a difference.

The house of lords a number of years ago defined a profession (or professional ) a few years back via a debate in the house of lords under the speaker Lord Denison who concluded there are definite obligations to the public and concluded these nine obligations are

• First, the profession must be controlled by a governing body which in professional matters directs the behaviour of its members.

• Secondly, the governing body must set adequate standards of education as a condition of entry and thereafter ensure that students obtain an acceptable standard of professional competence. Training and education ... continue throughout the member's professional life.

• Thirdly, the governing body must set the ethical rules and professional standards which are to be observed by the members. They should be higher than those established by the general law.

• Fourthly, the rules and standards enforced by the governing body should be designed for the benefit of the public and not for the private advantage of the members.

• Fifthly, the governing body must take disciplinary action, if necessary, expulsion from membership should the rules and standards it lays down not be observed or should a member be guilty of bad professional work.

• Sixthly, work is often reserved to a profession by statute - not because it was for the advantage of the members but because, for the protection of the public, it should be carried out only by persons with the requisite training, standards and disciplines.

• Seventhly, the governing body must satisfy itself that there is fair and open competition in the practice of the profession ...

• Eighth, the members of the profession, whether in practice or in employment, must be independent in thought and outlook.They must not allow themselves to be put under the control or dominance of any person or organization which could impair that independence.

• Ninth, in its specific field of learning, a profession must give leadership to the public it serves.

i have no idea what people are trying to say on profiles where the term is used but it has nothing to do with personality ,commitment to personal realationships or sex.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Right u chatterboxes I must away n professionally escort some oven chips in2 the dark recesses of my baby belling. Adieu for now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Having read the above, it is certain that we now have no "professional footballers" in the UK.

Minimum educational standards

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Right u chatterboxes I must away n professionally escort some oven chips in2 the dark recesses of my baby belling. Adieu for now

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By *leasureDomeMan
over a year ago

all over the place

"Having read the above, it is certain that we now have no "professional footballers" in the UK.

Minimum educational standards

LMAO

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"I have come across MANY profile that class themselves as professionals. I wanted to know what you think defines calling yourself a professional.

For me and maybe professional snobbery.. I feel I can be called a professional as I have had to undertake a degree to be able to practice in my chosen profession.

But how do you define it? "

This.

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By *ranthamThroatMan
over a year ago

Grantham.

"Hands up the professional professionals ?"

and those proffessionals too, did I not see on the site it does say professional and accommodate, so the spelling cut and paste would be easy,?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Right u chatterboxes I must away n professionally escort some oven chips in2 the dark recesses of my baby belling. Adieu for now "

OOPS sorry - a spot of tautology crept I'm there grrrrrrr

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

"Right u chatterboxes I must away n professionally escort some oven chips in2 the dark recesses of my baby belling. Adieu for now

OOPS sorry - a spot of tautology crept I'm there grrrrrrr

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A tautologist has GOT to be a professional - if only for using the word and understanding it

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By *ranthamThroatMan
over a year ago

Grantham.

"Got all the bits of paper and guess what ???

Not here to compare qualifications nor carry out any kind of work.

Think its only those that think it is the only thing in their life they are proud of,that feel the need to shout about it.

After all your only meeting for casual sex, not a counseling session.

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

"Its a good question ,there is a clear distinction with the "professional".

Unfortunately it has nothing really to do with making a person or persons a good meet so i dont really know why people use the term as if its going to make a difference.

• First, the profession must be controlled by a governing body which in professional matters directs the behaviour of its members.

• Thirdly, the governing body must set the ethical rules and professional standards which are to be observed by the members. They should be higher than those established by the general law.

• Fourthly, the rules and standards enforced by the governing body should be designed for the benefit of the public and not for the private advantage of the members.

• Seventhly, the governing body must satisfy itself that there is fair and open competition in the practice of the profession ...

• Ninth, in its specific field of learning, a profession must give leadership to the public it serves.

i have no idea what people are trying to say on profiles where the term is used but it has nothing to do with personality ,commitment to personal realationships or sex. "

Just realised that actually with my other qualification and hat... I am now a genuine professional - What a relief