RE: trainee etiquette
What do you owe your instructor? Your full attention. Progress. Always trying to learn whatever lesson he is trying to teach. Respect for his time and knowledge. Working hard so that you will not need his services anymore. As to material goods, well I've trained my share of people thru the years and never asked for or expected anything in return other than you not waste my time. Success is it's own reward, both for you and your instructor.