Re:what to do before you go upstairs?

LOL, and wear big dark sunglasses.

I actually prefer to show up early, so I am relaxed and not rushing  in trying to find out where I'm going at the last minute. I have had no problem just walking right in acting like I own the joint, sit in the lobby or bar, read the paper or have drink. If ever asked have a cover story ready like meeting a client, relative, etc. for lunch/dinner (or any BS like this will do).

I once walked through a hotel lobby when a LE training/seminar was taking place in the convention space. Then had to call the agency from the payphone next to the men's room door, right when the general session let out for a break. I learned from that experience that nobody pays any attention to you as long as you do not draw attention to yourself. It's all in our heads; noone has a clue what we are there for.      

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 agencies won't give you the room number until you call just prior to the appointment. And, if your an idiot like me, who refuses to own a cell phone, and left his glasses in the car, you are relegated to go to the front desk and ask if you can use the house phone to find out what room your provider is in! LOl. I got sent to the lounge anyway, but the wait was well worth it!

I can see where that would not be a good thing. In all honesty, the guy had to be a newbie (i hope) or he just had rocks in his head. But I would disagree about not trying to be early.

It's always better to kill time waiting in the car in the parking lot or at the bar then it is to be sitting in traffic pissed off because you're going to be late. I always try to allow enough time for unforeseen traffic issues, which usually means I'm about a half hour early.

I just go to the bar, have a drink and a smoke and unwind. Never had any problem with anyone questioning me while I was in there.

Not the start of a good session, or a regular client.

If I arrive early, I will call and ask: are you ready yet?  The cellphone makes things easier.  Sometimes if I don't know the area, I have to give myself leeway to find the hotel (some providers aren't too good at giving directions, but we do have mapquest now.)  

Cellphones do make it easier, but they also create a record trail.   I don't know what I would do without mine.

Sometimes you don't have much of an option than showing up a little early.  If I take the Metro to meet a lady, I am at the mercy of the train schedules.  That may work fine, getting me there just on time, or have me walking into the hotel lobby 20 minutes early.

During the winter or summer, it's just too cold to wait or stroll around outside.

Id be early for every appt just to see that nice rack.. hahaha

awesome pic Karrie !

Since no one likes Licks and kisses around here..

slobber and slaps to you

ha

Re:I prefer early

Me too!

Early to bed...Early to RISE(and boink)...makes VR healthy and wise.(and happy)

Booooiiiiing!

Cheers!