Well hun, to explain it from my point of view, the reason I tell clients to park in a certain area of guest parking where i can see them before giving them the apt. number is I like to see what I am dealing with before saying exactly where I am at in the complex. In my mind, if a fella takes a cab, ride share or bus, it is a red flag to me because it is one less layer of security between me and him. I do allow sometimes it but it puts me on alert and makes me worry before we even meet. I like to look at the guy and his ride and make note in my mind if he is one of the well known rip off guys or drives a type of car that a known creep drives. we women need to use every tool in the tool box to help protect our safety. not saying I wouldn't see you but I would expect you tell the truth and warn me in advance and let me decide if I want to take a risk and see a guy on foot. it is not that I am prejudiced against men who ride the bus, I am prejudiced against known thieves with a distinctive car that is hiding it from me to sneak in a visit when i would otherwise not see him. hope this helps you understand from the providers point of view.
Originally Posted by sue_nami
On the opposite side of that coin, I NEVER park where I'm 'instructed' to park. This, for various reasons. I prefer not to give providers an insight to my vehicle, an easy opportunity to tag my plate number, a golden opportunity to have perhaps a 'partner in crime' break into my vehicle knowing full well of my whereabouts and about how long I'll be away, etc. While I fully understand and respect everyone's approach to security, it must make sense for all parties involved. When it's one sided, then it becomes just that.
As to the OP, who gives a shit how you arrive, just arrive on time. If a provider is overly inquisitive on how you plan on arriving to the appointment, PASS. There are plenty of them out there who aren't. Been in this game a loooooooooong time (pre pre pre ASPD days), and I don't think I've ever been asked what I'll be driving en route to an appointment. Were I to be asked? Well, the response would likely be something along the lines of, "What difference does that make? None of your business, is it? Why do you need to know? What kind of vehicle do YOU drive?" The last one would likely result in crickets.......