Client: Can you do this right now because I need to get this done right now or even like yesterday so you should call me so we can get this started immediately right RIGHT now. Like seriously. NOW. It is the most urgentest project that ever urgented urgently.
Me: Sure thing. Here’s an invoice for a deposit to reserve time on my calendar. As soon as that gets paid I can get to work.
Client: …………
*Next Day*
Me: Just a friendly reminder that I can’t start working for you until you get that deposit sent in.
Client: New email who dis?