Be nice to the receptionist. Say hello. Ask about her day. Don't talk about the weather, she's had that conversation 12 times already. Comment on her blouse or earrings-- no one else will have noticed. Don't expect her to know who you are, why you are important, or what your name was. You're just another suit. Yes, you have to sign in. Always offer your card for introductions-- she has enough to remember already. Say thank you. Most don't.

Don't smile if you're not happy. Don't laugh if you're not amused. She's the receptionist, fake cheer is in her job description. She can see right through yours. Yes, hers is fake too, but you can't tell can you? She's had more practice than you. You can't beat this master of deception. She's laughing that you're trying. It's not a happy laugh.

Admire the artwork/certificates/awards on the walls but don't comment. She doesn't know the details and you can't come up with a remark she hasn't heard before. She has more work to do than entertain your ass while you're waiting to be seen, stop interrupting her.

Always interrupt her to ask for the bathroom.

If she doesn't offer water/coffee/tea/juice/soda/biscuits/mints/candy don't assume it's because she's impolite. Maybe it's on the other side of the building. Maybe you're not allowed anywhere without an escort. Maybe she's not allowed up from her seat except for 10 minutes at 10 am, 1 hour at noon, and 10 minutes at 3 pm. Maybe you asked her about the weather with a fake smile and 'I'm sure you remember me' and she really is being rude but you're not allowed to call her out because you started it.

Make her comfortable by entertaining yourself silently. Do not tell her your life story. Do not offer any jokes. Don't explain how she looks just like your aunt's husband's mother's sister and you two should really get together some time and chat. Turn off your cellphone/bluetooth/pager (you really still use that thing?) while you're waiting. No, you don't need a little sign on the table to remind you.

When she stands up to escort you to your meeting don't claim to know where it is, she'll ignore you. Walk at her speed, this is the only time she gets out of her chair all day. Don't suddenly remember your cellphone/presentation/briefcase/need to pee, explain it to your meeting so she doesn't have to escort you back. Yes, you have to sign out and sign back in.

Don't linger when your meeting is done, she has more work to do, remember? Don't remember her name for your next visit, she won't remember yours and that's just awkward. Pause to sign out, tell her thank you or good bye, and then actually leave. Don't get the last word in. Don't leave a parting remark at the door. Be nice to the receptionist. She will appreciate your quiet professional solitude more than anything.

Don't forget. She's always listening.

People are interested in my art and I'm interested in improving (I consider this win/win). If you'd like a gift of art from me, please comment here! I will take requests as they come in.

If you like, please comment with a character you'd like drawn and I'll note you to work out the details.

1. wants Khorae
2. wants Wevryns and Devlin
3. wants Ripto and OC Raptor Chantelle
4. wants her OC dragon couple
5. Open

Please note: I currently don't have a drawing tablet for my computer.  If you don't mind a pencil render or ink line art, feel free to request.

I'd like to take it for granted that you all are watching but, quite frankly, I don't trust you. So click. And watch. Because art of this quality doesn't just fall out of the sky, you know. In addition they have just released an artbook [link] which I have purchased and you should look into. There's a nice preview on the linked page that gives an idea of the innards, always handy.