Etiquette

How To Impress Your SP When Booking Your Appointment:

By Savannah (of Toledo, OH)

When you've found an SP that interests you, take some time to do your homework and learn about the sp. Most of us offer websites full of information, we don't just put this information out there to take up space, but to address questions we get asked a lot. Our websites include information about ourselves, our donations, scheduling, the areas we'll be in or go to, and much much much more....this information is for you! This information is to let you know what you can expect from us, and what we in turn expect from you. By doing your homework you save yourself the time of waiting for a reply from the sp, and you also save your sp from answering the same redundant question yet again, which any question after it's been asked a hundred times, does start to annoy us, even those of us who exert the most patience.

Another important thing to do, which will give you a picture of what to expect, is look for reviews, that is what this site and many others are here for! If yo u're looking for a specific item on the menu, read some reviews, so that you can see whether or not it's available. In an effort to be discrete many of us do not want to answer explicit questions via e-mail, pm, phone, whatever, many of us for our own safety prefer that you do your homework, and if needed address the issues after your references have been checked, or at the appointment if needed.

Also, take a moment to view her current schedule, most often found on the schedules section of boards such as this, if her schedule says Monday thru Friday between 9 and 5, odds are she's not available on Saturday at Midnight, again this saves all parties involved some time.

And lastly, and perhaps most important pay special attention to the information we require in order to schedule your appointment. If you include all the necessary information (references, contact information, desired appointment etc.), in one, well organized e-mail, pm, phone call, whatever the case ma y be....we'll be better able to schedule and confirm your appointment as soon as possible.

I for one as a provider find that if a prospective client takes the time to do these things, the appointment process is a lot quicker, and overall everyone has a more enjoyable time. You're spending your hard earned money, do your homework, and get the best bang for your buck, not to mention your attention to detail will most certainly impress your sp, therefore a reward may be in order!

Appointment Etiquette..

thanks to Morgan Ellis

A few last minute details, to help things go smoothly.

  • Please call me the day before our appointment to confirm we're still meeting the next day.
    You can reach me at (___) ___-____

    You might very well reach my voice mail, so don't panic! Just leave me your name and the time frame during which I can call you back on the number you've left for me. I will return your call as soon as I'm able to do so. If I haven't done so by the end of the day, it's because I wasn't able to call during the hours you've indicated. Try me again when you get a chance.

  • My time is of the essence, especially since I am also usually scheduling around my partner's appointments, as well. This means that you MUST be on time for any appointments - arriving too early might well mean you'll be required to wait downstairs, or in your car. Arriving too late might well mean we have to cancel our appointment altogether, or re-schedule for another time. Please be understanding of this. If you are running late or early, call me so that we can try to adjust our schedules.

  • When we meet, please have my donation ready and in an envelope, so that we don't have to discuss this. Leave it someplace for me where I can easily see it. I will NOT ask you for it, nor should I have to. Failure to comply with this request will result in my sudden termination of our rendezvous.

  • Please be discreet when arriving at my location - this means not making a fuss at the front desk or while in the lobby of my building, thanks ever so much. ;) I know you'd appreciate the same respect if I was traveling to see you at your location, so please extend me the same courtesy you would ask for yourself.

  • If I suspect you're under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, I will ask you to leave. The same applies to anyone bringing up inappropriate topics of conversation. Failure to comply with this request will result in my sudden termination of our rendezvous.

  • If for any reason you have to cancel or change our appointment, please give me as much advance notice as possible, preferably 24 hours or more. This will allow me to make alternate plans for your meeting time. If I haven't heard from you the day before our appointment, I will feel free to consider your appointment time available for someone else.

  • I will have limited time to check and respond to emails, so please try to contact me via phone if I haven't responded to your email within 12 hours.

  • I'm going to do my utmost best to accommodate clothing requests, but please understand that if I am traveling, I'd appreciate your flexibility on this issue.

  • Have fun! I know I'm planning on doing the same...