I would say that one out of every twenty five will give me the money before we get jiggy with it.
I have only once asked for the money before hand as he looked like he may not have it......
Most who know me, know where to put the money.
The new ones I always ask them to just pop it in my make up bag which is on the side in my kitchen/lounge area.
I do not count it when there are with me ever.
As to how do you meet anyone.
Just smile, be happy, chat away but listen too, make them feel comfortable, offer the gentleman a drink, ask him to sit down, sit down next to him and away you go.
No set way/format really to how to meet and greet your gentleman friend.
You will find your own little way of doing things in time.
All the best to you.
Lucy