Woulda Coulda Shoulda

Sign Pro Apparently Lacking in Clairvoyance

Some clients can’t be bothered to tell, so that leaves…

Published

3 months ago

October 6, 2025

Signs of the Times Staff Signs of the Times October 2025 Issue

Things you wanted to say to frustrating clients, but didn’t.

“I’m sorry, I’m not wearing my mind-reading hat today.”

For clients who would rather I make X guesses at their idea because “you’re the professional” and they couldn’t be bothered to search Google or even tell me what they like.

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