To me, there is nothing like DFK to start a session.  How important is kissing to other hobbyists and providers?  Is it something you are really into or do you want to get down to the "main event"?

very important eom

Kissing is something I do with someone I have some feelings for, even if it's just liking a woman. When I meet a provider for the first time, I have no idea if I like her or not. Later in the session? Yeah, by that time I know if I like her.

Body kissing,

a hand on the crotch and some dirty talk will do just fine to get things started.

LFK is fine, but even better if we progress to DFK as things heat up.  

With a good kisser and a fucking nightmare with a bad one.  

DFK to start a session? - Assuming a GFE session - For me - LFK - a little tongue (not too much) and some just plain kissing on the lips and other places are a really good start progressing onto other things.  DFK as a start - just too much - too soon.  Depending on session vibe - I also like to linger in order to build tension and excitement before.  Sort of like sloowly opening a present.....  PSE - not so much....

..for it to feel natural. Novel concept, isn't it?

Oh, I love kissing and touching all of the woman's body.  

With a tongue poked right out in your mouth and just wiggling it back and forth. Who the fuck taught them that? Okay I will say some people might like that, but from what I heard it is not a favorite.

For me, kissing always sets the tone for the date. If she's a great kisser, I know I'm going to have a good time. If the kissing is awkward, it's probably going to be an awkward time as I like the kissing to continue throughout the entire date.

...start easy, just lips and or LFK. Later DFK. But if no DFK that's fine. Gotta have good kissing though. I agree with a previous poster that going straight to DFK at the door is a little soon. However, if it's a lady I've seen a few times and we click the DFK as soon as the door closes is good.

My ex was a bad kisser. I felt as if I was kissing a fish....I don't know how else to describe it. I tried teaching him how to kiss me right...but it didn't work.

not that important. But it's fun when it happens.

An important element all though the engagement.

Most of the time i skipped it especially if it is just an hour meeting

Many of the responses have been about kissing, which is important.
So, does kissing always mean DFK? Do some of you even know the difference between passionate kissing and DFK?
I, personally, don't find anything sexy about mouths wide open and a tongue wrestling match. Sorry, that doesn't say " hello ".