This morning I went to see a provider and had a very bad experience. When I got to her complex, I decided it would be best to park in the back. There was visitor parking in the back so I parked there. I then texted her that I was there. Then apparently I made a major blunder (according to her anyway) and got out of the car and walked into the complex assuming she would text or call me with the apartment number. So she calls and I answer. She asks where I parked and I told her. She asked what car I drove and I told her. She gives me the apartment number and I head to her apartment.
As soon as she answers the door I can tell there is an issue. Apparently I was supposed to wait until she told me the apartment number before I got out of the car so she could see me get out. This is my etiquette question. Is that true? I'm an infrequent hobbyist and have only gone to amps and studios before. I've never been to an independent. Seems unlikely that ever single independent has parking available that they can monitor, but who knows? I've tried to find some mention of it on the web but can't find it. Maybe I was sick that day in gym class when coach let us in on that tidbit.
She then utterly loses it. Starts yelling at me that this is a big red flag. That she's going to notify P411, etc. I told her I was sorry. I had already told her in an email that I was a newbie with independents. Then I ask her what I can do to reassure her I'm not LE. Nothing would appear to be the answer. She starts telling me a man my age should no better, so on and so on. I left.
What irked me most was her attitude about the whole thing. I read over and over that providers are professionals and should be treated with respect. I wholeheartedly agree, but it works both ways. Don't talk to me like I'm a dog. If I park in the wrong spot at the doctors office he doesn't talk to me like I'm a five year old. If a provider considers me too risky, that's fine. Politely ask me to leave and I will politely go. I realize there are risks here.
Any feedback appreciated,
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