I know every provider has a reason for why they stand behind the door.  For me, it's alot easier.  I am very short and usually stand on phone books to see out the peephole lol.  Once I see that it is a gent and not housekeeping etc. I just pull the handle.  I am usually not wearing much.  If there is a room directly in front from mine I just can't open the door in a see through robe, garters etc   The only time that I answer the door face to face is if the person requested it or asked that I wear a business suit, dress etc.

Also, if there is housekeeping on the floor at the time it works alot better for me.  I tell the gent beforehand that there is housekeeping nearby and to just open the door.  This way they don't draw attention as I open the door as soon as they turn the handle.  I don't take many apts a day, but even so, opening the door and greeting more than one gent with a  DFk or passionate kiss  WILL draw needless attention.
I try to make everyone fell welcome, but depending on what city you are in, we have to be a little more careful of how we greet our guest.  Some hotels (nice ones at that) know that there are providers using the hotel and are on the look out.  Sad but true.  I know several ladies have been kind enough to alert the rest of us of these hotels.  So, sometimes, we are just a little more careful not to draw attention from housekeeping or staff.  It isn't that we don't want to make you feel welcome.

Hi there.  I had a session earlier, and yes I'm one of the ladies who stands behind the door.  I thought about that when my gentleman friend walked into the room.  Once I closed the door, however I do give them a nice big hug and kiss.  This standing behind the door bit is only done to shield us from prying eyes when we open the door.  I'm dressed in my lingerie, so therefore I wouldn't want to open the door and show any passerbys in the hallway my goodies. (smile)

I do understand how you feel darling.  I want to surprise my friends with lingerie from the beginning so there is no waiting for me to change while they are getting undress, as I like undressing my friends.  (grin)

xoxoxoxoxo

I gather it's some sort of security precaution. They probably feel safer that way. It does seem a little odd at first, but doesn't bother me now.

Of course, if you have a "regular" lady you visit often, that doesn't happen any more.

I may do that sometimes because of my attire or lack there of. If there is anyone else outside I do not want then to see me nipples and cooch out to the world. LOL If I am completely dressed than standing behind the door is not necessary.

I suspect it is a precaution for several reasons:

1) If the client is somewhat sketchy or menacing in appearance, it allows the provider to quickly close the door if necessary.

2) On the off-chance that LE shows up, what provider wants to open the door barely clothed with a big grin on her face?

3) Finally, even if it is the scheduled normal client, many providers work out of apartment buildings.  They may not want their neighbors who may be passing by to know that they greet strangers with just a towel, negligee (or less) on.

They do it so people passing by in the hall can't see the person who is receiving guests around the clock.

...inevitable dousing with holy water that always follows that I find most disconcerting...

...particularly if the shirt I happen to be wearing is a blend as those really show moisture.

Lex, you had me laughing on that one.