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Orientation 10: Timing

Author: Norische

Filed in: training



Timing is something that is frequently overlooked when it comes to training a slave. However, the aspect of training is actually very important. A slave that arrives too soon will make an owner feel rushed. A slave that arrives after the expected time will make the owner wait for him or her. Both of the above examples are unacceptable, hence the importance of proper timing.

Timing is nothing more than a matter of keen observation and deduction. With time a slave learns through observation how long the owner normally takes to finish each task, and can adjust his or her behaviors accordingly.

If an owner normally takes 5 minutes to drink his or her coffee, the slave should be available to refill the coffee within 4 minutes and 30 seconds, giving a little leeway is usually a good idea�just make sure that it is mere seconds and not minutes. Refilling the coffee while the cup still has some in it is acceptable; making an owner wait for a refill is not.

If the owner normally takes 20 minutes to take his or her bath, the slave should have a heated towel available at 19 minutes and wait outside the door until he or she hears the owner getting out of the tub. If the slave is too quick then the owner feels as if he or she cannot enjoy their bath or that he or she is being pressured into hurrying. If the slave waits too long then the owner is standing dripping wet waiting for a nice fluffy towel that is not coming.

As you can see timing is truly important, and it is a skilled slave that has this concept down to a fine art. It may appear that the slave is psychic or can see through walls, but in truth it is simply a matter to observation and timing� skills that all slaves should understand and practice.

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