Amazonia and desperate girls
Being a European and working in HK quite often, I got acquainted with the Wanchai bars these past few years.
I spent some time in Amazonia mostly, simply because the Philipino bands playing in there were quite amazing; no one in this forum would object to that.
Concerning the girls, I was mostly approached at the bar by Philipinas trying to make some commissions at the bar. Most of them were doing official or unofficial part time jobs as DH or worse in the day time. They confessed to me that all of them were commissioned on their drinks and a couple of them told me how surprised they were to be refunded some bucks after having a few drinks with clients on their first time at the bar. The ones who did not know about it ended up learning fast. True or not true? These are only pillow confessions.
Of course these girls were all on short term Visa with at least one kid to feed back home. Some were even married. They were all in desperate need for money: money to pay for their visa, for their boarding, for their food, for Western Union to send home etc. Etc. The ones I ended up picking up for a nigt were not professionals. They were just nice girls trying to make a dime.
After a while in this horrible situation, one can understand they feel the need to be saved and seek protection. So, of course, they will try to quote you the highest they can, especially if you look European, westerner and horny. But who could blame them?
Beyond the financial aspect, I have had many and many freebies with girls who were just seeking protection and some quiet time with a nice person. It is amazing to see what a good drink and nice conversation can do as far as the financial aspect of the bargain is concerned. I even remember asking girls what they wanted in exchange for one night in my hotel room. The reply was more than often "It's up to you.". I even withdrew some cash for them just because I wanted to give them more than just taxi money and because some told me about their lives overnight. And I could not hear that without making a move.
These girls are fragile and at bay. They are human beings with feelings. Remember that during your Hong Kong nights mongering and the relationship will be financially and morally more profitable to you. IMHO of course.