Chapter 10Subjects to Avoid
Never discuss yourhealth with a client—unless it’s good!
When meeting with a client, you should always avoid all offensive subjects. When in doubt, don’t. If you have any confusion or uncertainty about what could be considered an offensive subject, just think about topics that guarantee a heated discussion, and you’ll have your answer. I’m sure you will agree that to avoid the following subjects is just plain good advice.
Politics
Surely you’ve heard people debate opposing political sides for years. I’ll bet that you received a ton of emails during the last election, with friends and neighbors trying to persuade you ...
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