Sure, we may only communicate through emails and instant messages, but ever wonder what your client is really thinking behind all of them? Here is a little insight…

10. Those future projects aren’t going to happen anytime soon.

9. You won’t be needed any longer as soon as my kid figures out what you just did.

8. Business isn’t going bad. We just found someone cheaper.

7. What I REALLY need you for is to help me figure out this Photoshop thing.

6. I actually know what PayPal is. I like writing checks better.

5. Wow! Other freelancers charge twice as much.

4. I’m not really going on vacation. I just won’t be calling you again.

3. I’m working naked at home too!

2. I actually have plenty of money for your work and never ever used a budget.

1. I chose you from your Facebook profile. You naughty, naughty girl.

More on the author, Johnny Spence
Johnny is the founder of The Freelance Rant and a freelance web programmer with 8 years in the business. Have a visit at his company Oscarrr!web or see what he's up to on Twitter.

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