Got some sound advice from a mentor earlier.
Clients often suggest to do certain things to make their ego heard but at the end of the day if you are accountable for the outcome- get it done right!

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Ok Amanda

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Hey Amanda, what’s your mentor’s opinion on social distancing?

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and fresh grads know whats right. irony

Or make your client be not an idiot

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