hausboy -> RE: Training ?????? (9/8/2010 7:23:30 PM)
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Calla Like you, I was also formally trained--in protocols, etiquette and proper behavior--everything from how to address others, interaction with other boys, housecleaning, boots and leather care, formal table service--shaving, piercing, techniques, even how to fist--every aspect of serving others was a gift, given to me in the form of training, by very talented tops AND other bottoms who decided I was worth investing the time and effort. I was trained in positioning--how to take pain--and in the more cruel forms--how to remain in position and NOT receive any pain at all. far worse, in my opinion. These valuable lessons not only brought me (and others) great pleasure, but I found, to my surprise, that these were skills that truly did carry over in my "normal" life, particularly my job. For a few years I worked as a (male) executive assistant, and found it was almost effortless and enjoyable, particularly when I adored my boss, and I outlasted the many assistants who held the post before I did. My boss thought I was just diligent and conscientious (which I am), but many of you understand, I'm sure. I knew he liked his coffee a certain way, how he liked his cups washed just so--his various daily tasks performed --it gave me tremendous pleasure to anticipate his every need, to have every thing ready for him before he asked for it--to get that approving nod, that compliment--I enjoyed preparing lunches for his meetings, and how he noticed that I would serve it so carefully, so deliberate. Years later--in the public service--I found it easy to "Yes Sir" and "No Ma'am" and follow orders. I could stand at attention with a drill instructor screaming in my face, and stand stoically looking ahead. I never stop learning--for a good servant, training is an on-going process to which there is no end. Whenever anyone commented that I was a well-trained houseboy, I knew that the compliment was not for me, but for my tops. Anyone can learn skills--but the sign of someone well-trained is not only a positive reflection of the servant, but of those who trained him/her. , frederich
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