OraclePollon wrote:
I am terrified for you!!
But yes, I do think you should continue with the routine, as variance, unless you have a punishment protocol, which it sounds like you do not, could be seen as the most obvious display of lack of attention. That being said, just reading that gives me anxiety! I hate things not being in routine, and it sounds like this scene has not been set up to what to expect. Even punishment should be outlined, but that may just be me.
It is always confusing to me to say "Do what you always do" when the situation is not the "always" situation, so why would it be the same? EEEP! Like I said, stressed for you! Just do your best and make your intentions known, hopefully you don't get faulted for stepping out of place, but even if you do, take that as well. This is his time to take what HE needs so he can forgive you. Stay humble and try to remember that. <3 Good luck!!
I feel the same, this post gives me major anxiety and flashbacks to past bad experiences. IMO Rules, protocols, etc should all be lined out and agreed to in advance. Even if I don't always know what the punishment will be, I usually know where on the scale it will be, based on the infraction. My Sir doesn't require me to try to read his mind, if it isn't laid out already, we talk about it and sort it out for next time. But the most basic rule for me is "If I don't know, ask." I am rarely faulted for that and he appreciates my effort to get it right.
My advice is to use whatever usual protocols have been put in place to start things off. And if there aren't any, I would personally ask. As communication is a key component, he should be open to it.
As previously stated, Sir lays out his expectations, preferences for how he wants things done (if that matters to him), and offers corrections along the way, especially if It is something new.
Corrections include reminders, extra practice, or a quick on the spot spanking (where possible) etc. Punishments are reserved for blatant disregard and disrespect or for when I continuously make the same mistake despite talking about the issue, corrections, extra practice, etc. Punishments are more extreme and may be longer term (bigger spanking, denial of privileges, writing assignments, etc).
Good luck to the OP!