Most typical phrasing
“You charge $30/hour? That's ridiculous.”
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Typical client message
“You charge $30/hour? That's ridiculous.”
Situation snapshot
The client reacts disrespectfully to your number. The reply needs to reset the tone or end the conversation cleanly without inviting more bad behavior.
These are the real wording patterns this scenario is built to handle.
Most typical phrasing
“You charge $30/hour? That's ridiculous.”
Other ways this shows up
“$30/hour? That's ridiculous.”
Recommended approach
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Draft a composed reply when a client laughs at your rate. Keep dignity, avoid emotional overreaction, and either reset the conversation or disengage professionally.
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