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In today’s uncertainties, for personal phones it is recommended to simply say, Hello!, or whatever the appropriate equivalent is in various languages.

There was also another old-fashioned style of saying “Hello, Smith residence.” Even this in today’s times is not preferred.

You are correct, the textbook you were reading is most curious. Hope this helps. Syndi.

That said, if you truly want to get her to stop inviting you, maybe: a) Ask her to stop inviting you, with the explanation… you most appreciative of the invitations, yet are terribly busy and aren’t into taking time for dinners or walks these days and because you know each other for a long time, to please allow you to contact her when you are more free (…which may or may not ever arrive); or b) Ask your client again directly, “(Name), is there a reason why I haven’t been receiving any referrals from you lately? You used to send them most often. Have I unknowingly offended you in some way which has caused this? Reality is, as kind as your invitations are to dinner and walks, I’ve hesitated to accept them because I am bothered by this question you’ve not answered. Until this is resolved—and please forgive me—I am uncomfortable sharing more time with you.” For me, as harsh as the above ideas are, I have always believed in honesty is the best policy, with kindness, respect, and consideration. Anyone else got any ideas to help with this? Good luck!

2. A former client used to send me a lot of referrals, but stopped. When I asked her about it, she wouldn’t answer. That was 2 years ago. She keeps contacting me as though there’s nothing wrong, but I am still angry about it. She wants to see me, she invites me to dinner, wants to go on walks, etc. How do I get her to stop?

2. A professional colleague once gave me a referral for which I happily paid a commission. Some time later, I reciprocated and was promised the same commission. I never received a check, in spite of seeing this person a couple of times later, stating the check would be in the mail soon. It’s obviously long forgotten in their mind by now, but not mine.

3. A person whom I have known for years, every time we would see each other would say, I want to invite you to lunch some time. My reply was always the same, just send me a few dates and I’d love to confirm one. I never get the email. Actually, I think one time we did get to a point of holding a round or two of emails where I even proposed a few dates. Alas, nothing was returned.

Case in point, most of these situations took place over ten years ago and I still remember them, waiting for the day they will be fulfilled… perhaps in my dreams!