I think I would assign my T to get a good night's sleep the night before my session. I am often at the end of his long day, and I think sometimes he is tired. (He can stay up late the nights before those other clients' sessions.)

mybestkids2, do you think it is important to have homework assignments with your new T? It kind of sounds like your T is a school teacher, starting off the session asking if you have done your homework or not. If your new T doesn't understand that you're reluctant to do homework until you know him better, could you tell him directly? Might be a good discussion there and help you two build your alliance.