Most typical phrasing
“Can you also add this?”
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Use this scenario when a client adds work that was not part of the agreed scope and treats it like a normal extension of the project. Get a boundary-setting reply that stays calm and practical.
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Typical client message
“Can you also add this?”
Situation snapshot
The work is already in motion, and the client wants something extra without clearly reopening budget or scope. You need to protect the boundary without sounding difficult.
Reply goal
Separate the new request from the original agreement and make the client choose between extra budget, reduced scope elsewhere, or a later phase.
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Most typical phrasing
“Can you also add this?”
Reply preview
Happy to look at that. Since it falls outside the scope we agreed, the cleanest next step is to add it as a separate item, swap it against something already included, or queue it for a later phase.
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