If you are getting a massage for feel-good relaxation, there should be little or no talking. For deep tissue work the therapist will probably be checking in with you to make sure you are tolerating the work and to reminding you to breathe and relax.  Some Mavens use light conversation to put clients at ease when doing very deep work.

As the client, you control the massage - talk / no talk - music / no music / different music - scents / no scents - deeper / lighter. If you are in any way uncomfortable - speak up. Don't ever suffer in silence. Make your wishes known.

"Do I have to take my clothes off?"

For any massage involving lotion or oil, yes, you do need to be undressed. A massage therapist must have access to your body.

However, if you are uncomfortable being completely disrobed, you should leave your underwear on - the therapist will work around them or move the fabric away from the glutes (butt muscles) to work those specific muscles. The breasts and genitals are not worked on during a massage.

You should NEVER be on the table without being covered by a sheet or towel.  Massage Maven Therapists ALWAYS adhere to traditional draping techniques. The only part of the body that will be uncovered is the part the therapist is working on. When you turn over you will still be covered. Any massage therapist who works with a client undressed and fully exposed is not in my opinion a professional. When the massage is over, the therapist will leave the room and allow you time to get up and get dressed before they come back into the room.