What is the exact protocol for ejecting Time Machine disk from USB?

I have an external drive that I connect and use for Time Machine. When I'm done, I eject the drive and Finder disappears. I pull the USB connector and the OS complains that I did not eject the drive properly.
I've seem the other threads, and I'm afraid I'm going to get a lot of discussion and no answer. So here's a simple question:
What is the exact protocol for closing Time Machine and disconnecting the USB cable to the drive without getting a complaint from the OS?
Thanks
Mike

Drag the icon to the trash or highlight it and use the eject button or highlight it and use Command+e.

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