And for you newbies, for the love of God get a cheap pay as you go punting phone.
Doesn't matter if you're single or living on your own, the last thing you want is for your regular life and your punting life getting mixed up. You're visiting mammy and the escort you've sent a PM too responds with a naughty message just as you've left the phone down. Or you mix up Marie from work with Marie from here, and you've sent her a text looking to ride her senseless for an hour at 8.00 if she's free...
Seriously though, much smaller chance of getting caught if you use cash to buy a Tesco mobile and keep going sensible.
I always thought my early phone calls were far too brief. 'Hi, X here, was wondering if you were available at 8 tonight for an hour? Oh great, I'll make a booking. And will confirm 30 mins beforehand. Thanks, bye'. Then realise that I've got none of the details I really wanted. Might be no harm in jotting down some of the questions you want answered. They don't expect a long interview in any case. Texts or PMs are close to useless unless you have built up a relationship with a girl.
Above all, don't be an asshole. Stick to the girls that are verified and have good reviews and you'll be fine to start with.