After starting to analyze various past events, another idea I thought could be applied to this topic is writing a statement on paper that clearly states the shop does not offer sexual services. Most shops already have signs indicating that they do not provide sexual services, as I mentioned in one of my previous blogs, “Visit the Area”. Many shops in London display these signs. However, when Cecilia suggested including this statement in a document for customers to read and sign before receiving service, my initial reaction was that it felt like a somewhat “hardcore” way of creating a safe space.
This may be because, generally, massage shops don’t take this approach, perhaps due to concerns about the business’s image. Nevertheless, trying it out wouldn’t hurt, though it may be difficult to implement. It would require the shop to accept both the action and the potential consequences (such as how customers might perceive the shop).
Personally, I agree with the idea, even though it made me pause for a moment at first. However it could be interesting to see customer reactions when they read such a statement, and it might provide valuable insights for further analysis based on those reactions. It would be a worthwhile experiment (hopefully!).