Booking a companion is the easy part. For a lot of first-time clients, the question that lingers is smaller but more immediate: what do I actually say when someone asks "who's this?"
You don't need a script
Most introductions don't require an explanation at all. "This is [name]" is a complete sentence. People rarely probe further at a dinner, gala, or party — and if they do, a simple, true answer ("a friend I invited along") covers it without inviting more questions.
Decide your comfort level before the event
Some clients are entirely open about the arrangement with close friends; others prefer it stays private, even from people they know well. Neither is wrong — decide beforehand rather than improvising in the moment, and mention your preference during screening so your companion knows how to carry the conversation if it comes up.
Give your companion context, not a script
The most useful thing you can share beforehand isn't what to say — it's who they'll meet. A short note on names, relationships, and any dynamics worth knowing (a coworker to be polite but distant with, a relative who asks a lot of questions) helps the introduction feel natural rather than rehearsed. This is standard practice covered in our etiquette guide for a companion dinner and gala season etiquette guide.
What your companion won't do
A screened, professional companion isn't going to volunteer details about the arrangement, overshare, or make the introduction awkward — maintaining discretion is part of the standard every male companion agrees to. See our Discretion & Privacy policy for the fuller picture of how confidentiality is handled on both sides.
If someone asks directly
It's rare, but if someone asks outright whether your companion is "hired," you're under no obligation to explain further than you want to. A neutral, unbothered response ends most conversations quickly — people generally follow your lead on how much weight to give the question.
The short version
Introduce your companion the way you'd introduce anyone you brought along — by name, without over-explaining. The comfort in the room usually follows your own.