I am unapologetic in my conclusion that there really is absolutely NO GREY AREA at all, with regard interpreting this behavior or deciding upon the subsequent consequences this mans behavior should incur!
His conduct was; disrespectful, manipulative, arrogant, egotistical, warped, narcissistic, demeaning, derogatory. The list is endless. What is worst of all though, is that it appears to be, at least somewhat, premeditated!, almost as if he was
'testing the water' to see what he might actually
'get away with'.
"This is all that you are worth"
This statement alone is beyond reproach. Combined with his totally regressive, childish attempts to make you 'dance for the money' (basically expecting you to totally humiliate yourself in such a way that would
strip you of any degree of self dignity or CONTROL over the situation) is sickening.
The fact he is a long term, respected regular, whom, as a result of your acknowledgement of his 'special' standing as more than just an 'average' client, only serves to make this worse, not indeed deserving of greater concessions to this vile conduct. Again, this very fact serves only to make his behaviour worse, as he is again abusing the privileges afforded him by you, which are based on a mutual appreciation to the 'bonuses' and 'benefits' such a 'special relationship' affords BOTH sides.
As such, in my opinion, HE HAS CHOSEN to forgo any special discounts/privileges/ terms/extras and in continuing to extend such terms to him after this behaviour, in my eyes, opens the door and gives a 'green light' to any such similar bullshit. Simply, brushing this under the carpet and writing it off as a 'one off' I'd bet my bottom dollar would result in you posting on here after in the near future, having been forced to seek solace and a place to 'vent' after a follow up episode.
You can only be treated by others, how you allow yourself to be treated.