i get you!!
over time ive become really irratated with clients txting shit like "hey how are you" or "hoping to see you one day "
if i dont reply they send a "?"
i now ask do you want a booking please read my page for my hours then get back to me "
stops 99% off it.
Oh yeah these types are really annoying. I had an email the other day saying he "wanted to get to know more about me" cringe. I didn't bother to reply. I could have said book my 3 hour lunch date or something. You can guarantee he wont.
I found this behaviour several times with clients who've seen me once. They book again & then when you don't give them the reply they are expecting they cancel. They either want to continue the fantasy with no intention of seeing you again. Or they just don't know how to play it with being green. I'd say 90% of the time though they are just entitled jackasses.
This week I had a regular ask if I was available on my day off. He said he was treating himself for his birthday. This clown had my automated reply with my working days & has seen me 4 times so should know my working days & web address. I didn't bother to reply because he strikes me as a vulnerable narcissist. They hate being ignored & will move onto the next person quick enough.
That's our best nemesis with these types. Or exercise grey rock technique (be dull & aloof).