Be Prompt And Patient Arrive on time for your meeting. Remember, don't be offended if your legislator is late or interrupts your meeting. They are often tightly scheduled. When interruptions occur be patient and flexible. Not only do legislators have hectic schedules, they often try to keep abreast of more issues than is possible for one person to track.
Most members depend heavily on staff assistance.
You do not need to be an expert, but be prepared to explain how the legislation affects you and why you support or oppose it. Wherever possible, demonstrate the connection between your position or what you are requesting and the interests of the member's constituency. Request a commitment or response. Be Responsive Try to answer each question posed by the member or staff person. If you do not know an answer to a question, simply say that you don't have the answer, but will try to get the information.