My partner & I scheduled our first ever session for next weekend. We chose to have the provider over for an outcall in our home. We've done tons of research & I know that payment is not meant to be handed directly to the provider. I've read that for incalls you're supposed to put it on a table upon walking in--but, like, how do you handle that when the provider is entering your home? I thought about slipping payment into a book or record and leaving it on a bench in the entryway, but how do we draw her attention to it in a way that doesn't break protocol? Is it ok to say, "And this book is for you?" Do we hand it to her? What would make you most comfortable with a first-time outcall client?

Sorry if this is a dumb question--my partner & I are both pretty nervous & want to make sure we're doing everything right so we make our provider feel as respected, welcome, & comfortable as possible! I'd ask the provider directly, but I'd rather not ask about payment details over text without her prompting the discussion, if that makes sense.

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer, and thanks as well for keeping this sub open to the public. My partner & I feel a lot more confident embarking on this endeavor after reading y'all's advice on this sub.