Boundaries and Safety: Experts emphasize the importance of setting clear, firm boundaries before beginning work, ensuring personal safety, and, in many cases, using protection.

Reputation and Demeanor: Successful professionals maintain a polished, polite, and sometimes assertive demeanor, treating the engagement as a business service.

The Nature of Conversation: Discussions with clients are described as similar to a first date, though with a focus on avoiding the exchange of too much personal information to maintain safety.