That startles and irritates me and I send the offender away no matter how bad I need the money.
That just kills the mood for me.

I even post it in all my ads to call from the car .

What do you all say about it.

How do they know the room number if they didn't call you from the car?

Never give that out until the last minute.

One provider I know even leaves the door open a crack so you can just walk right in without knocking, although I don't know if I like that idea.

Every date, no matter where I am, I ask that they not knock on my door. I am always waiting at the door.
Please do not knock. That is my rule.
And they follow it.
Thank Goodness
Because I startle easily, too.
When I get the call that they have arrived, I give them my location and then I say Please do not knock.
I would never expect a knock on my door without a call first.

You simply say "do not knock" That's all.
You also need to make sure you are at the door, and answer it upon his arrival. If you are prepared, he won't have to knock.
In a prior thread you said you stated that you use the two call system. Be ready, and he won't have to knock.

God I cant stand that! Scares the hell out of me, makes my dogs start barking, and of most importantly, lets the neighbors know that yet another person is visiting my house. Finally had to tell people to call me once they get to the parking lot, and do not knock on the door. Has worked fine so far.

I always call for the room and the door opens when I get there. I have made the mistake of talking to load before we get away from the door. So I think you ladies should also DFK us as soon as we walk into the room to protect yourselves as well

They arrive at a public location, 5 mins before our appointed time, and they call me. That is when they get my incall location. Not before. That is when I know I have 5 mins to finish with my hair or whatever and be at the door. I don't want someone wandering around my neighborhood talking on a cell or sitting in my parking lot until I say so. I even make sure they are parked before I give them directions. Some guys call while they are on the road. And I tell them when they arrive at "The" destination, call me. I thought everyone does it the way I do. You have to protect yourself.

Thanks Balboa7 you got this stuck in my head LOL

I couldn't find the 1950's version, but this will do.

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A Fav leaves the door open (I call when I am close).  I have instructions to walk in, lock the door behind me.  The other day a neighbor was in the yard...  saw me arrive.  I know she has a cover story so I knocked lightly, walked in (deftly locking the door while calling out) "Hello".  
But I agree, in general, the second call should be made upon arrival & should be met at the door to get the gent inside quickly.
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freddy krueger doesnt knock, but he will behave if he knows his get-a-way ride will be identified.

This also helps in a voiding personal and inappropriate questions.lol

He shouldn't have to call from in my neighborhood and then I can def. be ready and waiting at the door/
Thank you Caroline, I had quit the biz for nearly a year but now I remember how that is done.
Thank You so Much!