Hi Matsume, I am European, just passing by Shanghai (here for 4 to 5 days). 28 years old, wouldn't say a very handsome guy but cute. I've been going out in Shanghai the last two nights, and I am getting a bit paranoid about trying to score on Chinese ladies because so far (three out of three I met), they always ask for money at the end of the night. The funny thing is that they didn't seem prostitutes to me before they asked and the amount they were asking for a whole night seems ridiculous to me (500rmb to 800rmb). The clubs where I met them were also "not that kind". I asked a guy in the disco and he simply said, "that's normal with Chinese ladies". I'm not worried about the amount; I just don't like paying for it, even if it is a one night stand. My questions are: a) How normal is this? b) I have still three days to go. Any tips so I don't end up "wasting" the night? I hope I didn't make the letter too long and thank you so much for your advice. PB