What's the most inappropriate thing you've heard discussed with a client in small talk? Heard something today I'm not sure was weird or not.

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Gonna ask this but not share what you heard? 🤔

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lol. I’m 10 years in and have had some wild convos with clients. Strip clubs, peeing in pants (them, not me), being related to notorious murd$rers. And I’m female. If you’re close with them, anything goes

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This.

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The best client relationships are similar to friendships.

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*pees pants to make sure client doesn’t feel isolated*

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Lmao honestly I probably would have with this client, she’s hilarious

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