Yes, the language barrier is a real pain in the ass. So many times I've had to go back & forth with the mamasan or the SP because they just see white guys as an excuse to jack up the rates. I was at Rainbow last week & kept telling the mamasan I wanted the 40min rate, but she kept saying 'no, you take 60mins'. Well, if I wanted 60mins I would've asked for 60, not 40. After a while I got tired of the BS & began to walk & then she suddenly says 'ok ok, you give me $40'. Talk about disrespectful to a client & a bad way to start a session. Basically, having been to many AMPs around town, the going rate is 60, 80 & 120. Of course you'll get the usual up selling & SPs who'll try to charge a lot more, but stick to your guns & you'll get the going rate. These girls know the going rate themselves, so they know asking $180-200 is too much. Let them know nicely that you're not a newbie & know the standard rate & 99% of the time, they'll agree.