How to Prepare for a Booking: A Practical Escort Work Checklist

Getting a booking as an escort isn’t just about showing up. It’s about walking into a situation where your safety, comfort, and professionalism are on the line - and you control every part of that. No matter how many jobs you’ve done, skipping prep work is how things go sideways. This isn’t about being paranoid. It’s about being smart.

Know Your Boundaries Before You Say Yes

Before you even look at a message, you need a clear list of what you will and won’t do. Write it down. Keep it on your phone, printed in your wallet, or taped to your mirror. When you’re tired or nervous, your brain doesn’t think clearly. Your boundaries are your anchor.

For example: No unprotected sex. No going to strangers’ homes. No drugs. No group sessions. These aren’t just preferences - they’re non-negotiables. If someone pushes, you walk away. No explanation needed. You’re not here to convince anyone. You’re here to stay safe and get paid.

Update your boundaries every few months. What felt okay last year might not feel right now. That’s normal. Trust your gut. If something makes you uneasy, it’s not worth the risk.

Screen Clients Like a Pro

Not every message is a real client. Some are cops. Some are trolls. Some are just looking to waste your time. Screening isn’t optional - it’s your first line of defense.

Ask for a clear photo of them holding a handwritten note with today’s date and your name. Don’t accept stock photos, filtered selfies, or videos where they’re not facing the camera. If they refuse, that’s a red flag. Walk away.

Ask where they’re coming from. If they say they’re driving from another city, ask for their license plate number and make a note of it. Ask if they’ve booked with escorts before. If they say no, that’s fine - but ask why. If they’re vague or defensive, don’t push it. You don’t need to know their life story. You need to know they’re not lying.

Check their profile on the platform. Look at how long they’ve been active. How many bookings have they made? Are their messages copied and pasted? Real clients usually have a history. Ghosts don’t.

Plan Your Route and Timing

Never show up at a location without knowing exactly how to get there - and how to leave. Use Google Maps or Apple Maps to plan two routes: your main way in, and a backup if traffic or roadwork blocks you. Save both in your phone and write them down on paper too.

Always arrive 10 to 15 minutes early. That gives you time to check the building, the lobby, the elevator, the door number. Look for security cameras. Notice if the hallway feels safe. If the place looks run-down, smells bad, or has no working lights, say no. You don’t have to explain why. Just say, “I’m not comfortable.”

Never go to a place you can’t leave on your own. If it’s a hotel, make sure you have your own key. If it’s an apartment, make sure the door locks from the inside. If the client says, “Just leave your bag here,” say no. Take everything with you.

Set Up a Safety Check-In System

You need someone who knows where you are and when you’re supposed to check in. This isn’t about trust - it’s about insurance.

Text a friend or colleague before you leave: “Heading to [address] for a 1-hour booking. Will check in at [time].” Then, when you’re done, text again: “All good. Leaving now.” If you don’t check in by the time you said you would, they call the police. No questions. No waiting.

Use a timer app on your phone to remind you when it’s time to check in. Set two alarms: one for 15 minutes before the end of the booking, and one for when it’s over. If you forget to respond to the second one, your contact calls 911.

Some escorts use apps like Find My Friends or Life360 to share live location. That’s fine - but never let the client know you’re doing it. Keep it private. Your safety is your business.

Carry the Right Gear

What you carry matters more than what you wear. Here’s what every escort should have on them:

• A fully charged phone with backup power bank
• A small flashlight (for checking dark corners)
• Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes
• Condoms and lube (even if the client says they have them)
• A small first-aid kit (bandages, antiseptic, painkillers)
• A copy of your ID and a business card with your name and contact info
• A whistle or personal alarm (keep it in your pocket or purse)
• Cash in small bills - no credit cards, no digital payments

Leave your expensive jewelry, watch, or designer bag at home. If you’re carrying anything valuable, you’re inviting trouble. You’re not here to impress. You’re here to work and get out safely.

Control the Environment

Once you’re inside, take charge. Don’t let the client lead. Walk in, lock the door behind you, and set the rules.

Turn on the lights. Keep them on. If they say, “It’s nicer in the dark,” say, “I need to see what’s going on.” If they try to dim the lights, turn them back up. You’re not there to create mood lighting. You’re there to work.

Keep your bag with you at all times. Never put it on the bed or leave it unattended. If they offer you a drink, say no. Even water. If they insist, leave. No one should be controlling your body or your space.

Pay attention to sounds. If you hear a key in the lock, a door opening, or voices outside, stop everything. Ask calmly, “Is someone else coming?” If they say yes, get dressed and walk out. You don’t owe them a second more.

Know When to Walk Away

You have the right to stop at any time. Even if you’ve already started. Even if you’ve already been paid. Even if they cry or yell or beg.

If they touch you where you said no. If they try to tie you up. If they get aggressive. If they’re drunk or high. If they ask for something that makes your skin crawl - you stop. You get dressed. You leave. You don’t negotiate. You don’t apologize. You just go.

Some escorts keep a code word with their safety contact. If you text “I’m fine,” it means everything’s okay. If you text “I need help,” it means you’re in danger. That’s your emergency signal. Use it without guilt.

Debrief After Every Job

After you leave, take five minutes. Breathe. Sit in your car. Walk around the block. Don’t jump straight into your next thing.

Ask yourself: Did I feel safe? Did I feel respected? Did I enjoy this? If the answer is no, write it down. Not to beat yourself up - but to learn. Maybe the client was fine, but the location was off. Maybe you were tired and shouldn’t have taken it. Maybe you need to raise your rates to filter out the wrong people.

Keep a simple log: Date, location, client ID, notes. Over time, patterns emerge. You’ll start to recognize red flags before they happen. You’ll know which types of clients to avoid. That’s how you build experience - not by doing more jobs, but by doing them smarter.

Protect Your Mental Space

This work can wear you down. Not because it’s dirty - but because it’s isolating. You’re alone with strangers who don’t know your name. You’re expected to be cheerful, available, and calm - even when you’re exhausted.

Set boundaries outside of work too. Don’t answer messages after midnight. Don’t take bookings back-to-back. Take at least one day off a week. Talk to someone who gets it - another escort, a therapist, a support group. You don’t have to carry this alone.

Remember: You’re not a commodity. You’re a person with limits, needs, and rights. The more you protect those, the longer you’ll be able to do this work on your own terms.