Here you will find a lot of answers to some questions you have including those you didn't even think of...

Whether this is your first time or you are a frequent hobbyist, every individual SP has her own personal protocol in addition to the common etiquette in this industry. You may also have some questions concerning my own personal preferences.

Protocal

So once the appointment is booked, how do we do this?
​Don't you worry, new or not, I will carry you through everything step by step. The important thing is to respect these steps, even if they seem silly to you. Should you ever become an SP you are more than welcome to adopt whatever protocol you are comfy with. Mine is for me.
So after the screening process, which is fast and simple, I will let you know if we are confirmed or if I would like you to contact me again to confirm. Once an appointment is booked, please respect it as I will. Time is all we have in life when you get down to it and we aren't afforded much of it. At this point I will offer you an intersection or general area that I am located in. I ask that you send me a text 5min prior to arrival. There are several reasons for this and failing to do so may leave you waiting. Even a blank text or 1 ring will suffice. You will then receive the full details on where to find me.
When do I pay the fee?
Right after I open the door and greet you with a kiss and hug. Pull the envelope or cash (envelope isn't necessary for me, I have zero hang-up with getting paid and you know...save the trees and all that) out of your pocket and place it either in my hand or on a visible surface. I will then take said money, count it and put it away as I offer you something to drink as this can be a thirsty time we are heading into. Please do not make me have to ask for it. I wont hold it against you but it feels awkward, so please just hand it over as we greet each other.

But we know each other now, Id really rather just pay you at the end so it feels more natural.
I do empathise but here's the thing. I have allowed this with certain friends that I've known since the start and guess what happened? It was so natural that the money was completely forgotten and the gent had to come all the way back and we both had to re arrange our schedules to make that happen. I was no help at all because I am so used to having collected at the start that by the end, money is the last thing on my mind. Brining me to the last of many more points I could mention. Once business is out of the way, my mind is free to concentrate on much more interesting matters at hand. If I don't collect, I should what? keep money on my mind so I don't forget to ask for it before you go? Id much rather get it out of the way so nothing is distracting me.. or you.  Now ask yourself, all this considered... does it really feel any more natural to pull out money at the end of an appointment than it does at the beginning? Let's just keep it real and keep each other comfortable.

Other FAQs

I'd like to get you a little somethin-somethin to show my appreciation...what should I get?
First of all, thank you so much for the thought (although, in this instance, its mine lol). At first I wasn't going to include this as I worried it would seem as though I was requesting little gifts or something. However, it has come up so many times, that I think it would be discourteous not to. Just please please know, I do NOT expect anything more than the fee I set. Gifts and tips are special, they aren't a part of etiquette or expect in ANY way. This section is designed only for those who had already pre-meditated intentions.. so if you didn't think of it until now, please carry-on and read something else. lol

​OK the answer, starting with the most popular.
​Monetary tips are always welcome and very much appreciated. If you like, I can even tell you what I spent it on. (add explanations)
​Wine
Gift Cards
​Online Purchases & Wishlists

​Etiquette

Please rest assured that all of these are reciprocal. We both must strive to treat each other with utmost respect of each other's lives and personal privacy and must actively guard the well-being of the other. This is a two-way street to me. Anything I ask of you is already a rule for myself, although reflex is the more fitting word here.
​Should we run into each other outside of a hotel room for an appointment:
We each will show each other mutual respect for our privacy, personal lives and afford each other discretion accordingly. In other words, we each keep walking as though we do not know each other. This is not disrespectful on either of our parts, on the contrary, it is the most respectful thing either of us could do for the other. I do not know who may be around you and vice versa. Our relationship is private... lets keep it that way. But what if I arrive early and see you smoking outside your hotel? That's ok, right?
Wrong. The hotel staff may wonder how this person from out of town knows this gentleman and if they know each other why did they go up to the room separately. In the same way that I would not run up to say hi, not knowing if you have a co-worker walking by at that moment, it is always best to be 100% discreet no matter what. Once behind closed doors, we can make it up to each other.
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Unspoken words often speak volumes..

This is more general advice in interacting with SPs than it is personal preference. Given the dark-side of life, we as SPs know how to read between lines, especially in judging whether or not we wish to book someone. When a potential companion fails to follow protocol or has a dismissive air I can't help but think, 'If he won't respect protocol before he arrives, what makes me think he will once he is here?' I have no doubt in my mind that I have declined to meet wonderful people who would've otherwise become regular companions of mine... but why take a risk? Even if protocol seems stupid to you, I highly recommend you either follow it or keep searching for a companion that doesn't have such protocol. Showing up and failing to follow my very few rules will only result in having both our time wasted. So please, just follow the steps so we can move on to the fun part! :-)

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