Domination & submission _ the BDSM relationship handbook ( PDFDrive )

which often consist of families with children.
One of the other mechanisms for pre-screening attendees for the group’s more
sensitive and private activities is the personal
interview. Larger, more formerly organized groups are more likely to use
this method than the smaller, more casual groups. Often, a group leader
or member of a screening committee will be assigned to meet with the prospect
for coffee or a drink in hopes of getting some sort of a vibe – good or bad –
about the person. The interview may or may not include
questions about the prospect’s preconceptions, intentions, experience, or
expectations.
Generally speaking, if a trusted existing member of the group can personally
vouch for a prospect, such interviews are considered unnecessary.
The customs and protocols that are expected from group members are, for the
most part, the same as those expected throughout the BDSM lifestyle, with
minor variations tailored to the type of event. The
following list of tips may not be applicable to every group or event, but it is
certainly a good place to start.