First the difference is this is your business and for us a hobby. Second when we get stood up or the provider runs late it is our time that we have set aside and may not be able to reschedule for any time right away. Now I am not saying I was right but really when a provider gets stood up or the guy runs late she just goes on to her next schedule. It is 1 APT OUT OF MANY.  We may not get that opportunity again for a while. And of course the provider knows in advance that when she sees a client for the first time she has no idea about his looks hygiene etc.  BUT it is only an hour and she still gets her money.But on the flip side when the hobbyist sees a provider for the first time he may have been looking at old pics, may expect GFE and only gets a bunch of rules or the provider is having a bad day and just lays there. Of course we have paid up front. We have wasted hard earned money and time. I was trying to insure that my money and time was well spent and made a decision. Am sorry did not call I usually do if I can't make it. This was a bit unusual but not sorry I was rude on the phone. It wasn,t like you were worried about me driving in the rain or anything.First hr I am responsible for all the rest of this drama is really tiresome. Beginning to think that there is less problems when we stick to visiting ones. In and out goodbye goodluck. Beginning to think working with agencies is less aggravation and more reliable as to what is provided. anyway I do apologise but three words  get over it