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I prefer to not use phone as initial contact.

swimtrekr 58 Reviews 384 reads

posted 9 years ago

I like email, or text, or PM thru here or another site. I do not like using appt. forms on providers' websites.

I would not recommend you deleting your phone number from your ads, esp if you can get texts on it. If it's a pure hobby phone, it shouldn't be a problem.

LLAP,
Swi

Delaneygfe9 years ago1297 reads

I'm not really a newbie but I have some newbie questions!

For potential clients that have no TER account, LinkedIn profile, provider references or any other way to verify should I take their Instagram page as part of verification? I still get a little hung up on screening newbies!! Also, how many of you hobbyists reach out to providers initially via text or phone calls vs. email/screening forms? Curious because I'm thinking about taking my hobby phone number off of ads and website.

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anomy085139 years ago443 reads

Sorta newbie here

Hi Delaney. I'm somewhat of a newbie in this world so I make sure to follow the provider instructions on initial contact. The few I've seen have always preferred email with an introduction first. Once screened we then communicate by phone call or text. I actually prefer this way also. A nice gentlemanly email intro goes a long wayfrom what I've been told

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hiddenhills9 years ago373 reads

I reach out using email or TER PM

I can't remember the last time I initially called a provider. However, after initial contact, I will offer to speak to her if that makes her more comfortable with me.

Posted By: Delaneygfe

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Delaneygfe9 years ago256 reads

Re: I reach out using email or TER PM

Ok, I like to speak on the phone like a day or so before the appointment to confirm.

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swimtrekr9 years ago385 reads

I prefer to not use phone as initial contact.

I like email, or text, or PM thru here or another site. I do not like using appt. forms on providers' websites.

I would not recommend you deleting your phone number from your ads, esp if you can get texts on it. If it's a pure hobby phone, it shouldn't be a problem.

LLAP,
Swi

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Delaneygfe9 years ago250 reads

Re: I prefer to not use phone as initial contact.

Yes, I turn that thing off at night!!

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keystonekid9 years ago373 reads

Email is my preferred way of contact. I can write the email at my liesure and the . . .

provider can respond when she can. No need to play phone tag, especially if answering a phone can be difficult due to work or other circumstances.

I do not like screening forms on provider websites. I will give the required information but prefer using an email.

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Delaneygfe9 years ago297 reads