Woulda Coulda Shoulda

Sign Pro Pens an Epic Rant to a Thoughtless Customer

Here’s one for Woulda Coulda Shoulda lore.

Published

11 months ago

April 12, 2022

Signs of the Times Staff Signs of the Times April 2022 Issue

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

Epic rant edition: “To the customer…”

Take it or leave it. Failure to plan on your part does not constitute an absolute miracle on our part. We are not a bank. Too expensive? Compared to what? When was the last time you bought something custom — after you hired a design person to create it in the first place? When was the last time you filed and managed a permit all the way through? Oh, you have never done that? Or you have — and would never do it again? How about I bring my family to your restaurant, Mr. Customer, have dinner and then send you a check in 30 to 90 days … maybe. Ready to take my order?

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