I hate when they are running late, but turning up early is way way more annoying and stressful. I don't know what's going on, but since a few weeks every single one has turned up early, some as early as 30 minutes! Claiming they are in the area, and could I meet now, putting me on edge. This is really getting on my nerves. I almost never can meet even 5 minutes earlier- not that I see 10 guys a day, one after another, but 3pm is 3pm, and not 2.52pm. I recently had someone arriving on my street 10 minutes early for an 8 AM incall. In 10 minutes, especially at such early hour, I can put my makeup on whilst drinking my morning coffee.
I always tell them, that THE EARLIEST i can meet is xxx time.
Most of them are ok to wait a few minutes (but still, it's very stressful for me) and some get really upset that I am not ready for them, and suddenly want to cancel because they have to be back somewhere by xxx time.
Does this happen to you?

If (and only IF..) it suits me I will let them up early.

If it doesn't suit me I just do the same as Lady L and don't even answer the phone until the allotted time. Answering it, even a text, just stresses me out more. If it's someone who has been before I will send a very "strict" text telling them to wait. (just in case they buzz).

Someone hanging around outside the apartment block door stresses me out the most. Most don't know the meaning of the word discretion.

Show not tell. haha x

I think it must happen to all of us.

We have two choices, you either accept it or you don't answer the phone till the allotted time. It's as easy as that.

We don't have the power over men and their timing so we either accept the things we cannot change or get over it.

Not answering the phone till the allotted time does mean you may lose the booking, but that is your choice.  It's not something to get stressed over.  You will never change the guys so no sense trying to.

Yep a couple of my no shows have happened when I've asked the guy to wait a bit when they've arrived early. We are talking 30-40 minutes early, then I've rung them back when I'm ready 10-15 minutes later so still early. I think the wait gives them time to think, but still not reason to be rude. Any other business person would do the same.

Another situation to beware of is guys who prefer an earlier time, book the time you can see them then arrive in town at the time they really wanted. It's like what's the point, all it does is make you feel strung about. I do however prefer people to be early rather than late, but to check with me before coming to the door(had a reg ring my bell 20 minutes early after insisting on using payphone to book). Thank God I'd not overrun with previous client and had had my bath and was dressed. Other times guys arriving too early without checking have had to stand for a few minutes on the doorstep. I know this can affect some sensitive types but I can't help it.

If I have meeting at 2pm, I'm ready waiting at 1;45 - by the window like an bored granny

I try to keep min 30min gaps between clients, preferably 45min and more.

BUT - 2 weeks ago, I had one booking after another - 20min gap, and apparently the second guy knocked the door when the 1st was taking a shower. JEEESSSUUUS.. The guy was first timer ( you can tell) and came just after work wearing one of that orange safety things, 

I just opened the door half naked and said " 7pm? "  " yes"  " at 7!"  then he texted me that he will be on the look out.... infront of my f*cking neighbours window, in his orange safety vest!  I replied as quick as I could, ask him not to stand in front of my building... and I was sure I've lost him. But surprisingly I didn't.   So then I made a hearty laugh to put the situation at ease. He was a nice chap, so he got the point.

If I have meeting at 2pm, I'm ready waiting at 1;45 - by the window like an bored granny

I try to keep min 30min gaps between clients, preferably 45min and more.

BUT - 2 weeks ago, I had one booking after another - 20min gap, and apparently the second guy knocked the door when the 1st was taking a shower. JEEESSSUUUS.. The guy was first timer ( you can tell) and came just after work wearing one of that orange safety things, 

I just opened the door half naked and said " 7pm? "  " yes"  " at 7!"  then he texted me that he will be on the look out.... infront of my f*cking neighbours window, in his orange safety vest!  I replied as quick as I could, ask him not to stand in front of my building... and I was sure I've lost him. But surprisingly I didn't.   So then I made a hearty laugh to put the situation at ease. He was a nice chap, so he got the point.

Do you give full address out upfront?

Sometimes yes, sometimes no, depends on how the guy sounds. Obviously that is a good point not to do so x

It is never good to give full address upfront and this is for everyone, what does a lunatic sound like, I'm sure I don't know! 

I always make sure clients, whether regular or not, call me before leaving their vehicle and this ensures you are not put in the position you were in two weeks ago.  It's never happened to me in seven years. 

Maybe a warning to rethink things BBW30.

It happened to me today, my new client showed up 25 mins early and was texting and calling. I was just out the shower!

When I answered the phone he said he was standing on the street waiting on my flat number, but I told him he had to wait.
It's not the nicest start to a booking, feeling rushed/under pressure. I think I will follow others on here and not answer until the agreed time, 5 mins early is usually fine but expecting to be seen 25mins early is not.

I had a guy turn up 45 mins early for a booking the other day. I told him firmly that his appointment was for 1pm not 12:15pm and i would call him at 12:55. I was actually in a half hour booking at the time and had gone into the kitchen to get myself and my other client a glass of water. When i finally finished in my booking and went back to my phone ..I had around 5 missed calls and 3 texts nagging me to ring him. Not amused...to me this was really pushy. He's now on my block list. Most guys are ok if you just say 'i'm just finishing getting ready can I call you back in five minutes'..but I agree its annoying at times.