Help with RO bracelet adjustment

[Watchcentric]

Hi,

Today I became the proud owner of a 15300ST (a blue one!). Will post some pictures later when it fits my wrist.
It was shipped to me so I couldn't have the bracelet adjusted by the seller and now want to do this myself.

I'm a bit confused however about the order in which to take out links. There are currently 2 links on the '6 side' and 4 links on the '12 side' that can be removed. See picture.

My wrist is 7inch and I estimate that I need to take at least 2 links out, possibly 3 (I think a RO is most beautiful when it's not too loose on the wrist).

Questions:

1) I suppose I have to take out links one by one from each side, so alternating between the two. Is this correct?

2) Do I take out the first link on side (A,B) or on side (CDEF) ? It looks a bit counterintuitive but I have the impression the first link has to be removed from the shortest side, possibly ending up with no extra links on the short side and still 3 (or 2) on the long side.

Many thanks in advance for you answers!