Most typical phrasing
“Can we keep this flexible and figure it out as we go?”
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Typical client message
“Can we keep this flexible and figure it out as we go?”
Situation snapshot
The client wants flexibility, but the project is starting to lose structure. You need to set boundaries without making the message feel stiff or confrontational.
These are the real wording patterns this scenario is built to handle.
Most typical phrasing
“Can we keep this flexible and figure it out as we go?”
Other ways this shows up
“Can we just keep this flexible as we go?”
“I would rather not be too rigid about the process here.”
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