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Ask for a deposit without it feeling awkward

You've been burned by cancellations and need money up front, but asking feels pushy. Get wording that makes a deposit sound normal and fair.

Updated 17 Oct 2026

The problem

You've ordered materials or blocked the diary, then the customer cancelled. You know you need a deposit, but you worry asking will put people off.

The outcome

You've been burned by cancellations and need money up front, but asking feels pushy. Get wording that makes a deposit sound normal and fair.

The prompt · ChatGPT

Help me ask customers for a deposit in a way that feels normal.

My business: [what you do]
Deposit amount: [e.g. 25%, or a fixed amount]
What it covers: [e.g. materials, securing the date]

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A short example

You've been burned by cancellations and need money up front, but asking feels pushy. Get wording that makes a deposit sound normal and fair.

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