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A geisha is perceived as less threatening and more accepted in high society due to her (relative) lack of combat skills, and likely unwillingness to muck about in dungeons, swamps and the like. This is less definite than the above because it will likely involve social factors and not straight mechanical bonuses, but this is how I interpret the fluff of the class. The bonus to calligraphy can also provide a bonus to that, in certain (admittedly rare) situations. In general, I'd say in most cultures that allow for such a role, the geisha will likely be a lot closer to the high classes than a "common entertainer" (bard).

Whoa now...

Don't confuse being a Geisha with being a geisha. One is a class archetype, the other is a profession that can be taken/performed by any class/any archetype. The archetype has no ability to be accepted more than any other archetype, nor is it some sort of requirement to being a working geisha. You could easily play a Paladin who is a geisha professionally.

The bardic knowledge bit seems to equal out, so are scribe scrolls and the tea ceremony worth the loss of armor? Personally I say it isn't. Easy fix, ignore the armor thing. I rather think someone made the same mistake of confusing the job with the archetype and said "Geishas don't wear armor" Probably accurate when doing their job, just like most bard performers.