So I've gone through the newbie forum and most of what I read around being considerate and tipping and the importance of a good first impression make sense. As a result of reading all the posts and discussion threads (some for some weird reason the links aren't working) I am ready to try out this hobby. Manners are something I've never struggled with and my approach has been to propose dinner/multiple hours booked to give providers (and myself) time to feel each other out. I'm fine with increased cost for that and welcome it. In my intros I offer to adhere to whatever verification is necessary so I'm open to feedback from those more experienced. I'm not getting any response when I reach out and I'm well aware providers may be busy and certainly don't think i'm owed anything. Perhaps I may be doing something wrong or setting off red flags although I don't know how. Thanks in advance. Is there an extra step I can take to perhaps verify myself?