I am bringing up this thread again
because as most of you know - not long ago I was treated in a not so good manner by a client. I believe, had I screened the guy as I normally do, I would not have met with him. It was stupid on my part - but I learned my lesson, in 5 years, I NEVER had a date go bad before - NEVER.
I understand your rights to privacy and your right to not come meet with me because of my screening. However, you must understand my right to see clients in a way that makes me feel safe... if you will not, or cannot go through my screening, then don't. It isn't because I don't WANT to meet new clients, it is because I have a family to reassure that I am safe and keeping myself safe at all times.
How does my screening keep me safe?
Well, a phone number is so I can call you and talk for a minute or 2. I ask some strange questions, that don't require any family or additional personal questions, just chit chat really. References are so that I can verify that someone else has met you and didn't find you objectionable in terms of your behaviour, and the full name is a trust thing.
Am I guaranteed safe this way - no, but generally, those who intend to do harm will not go through my screening at all... this is just my observation, and I may be wrong, but I don't think so.
Thanks for listening
xoxox
Anik