A potential customer told me 'I don't need a contract, my word is my bond' when I sent over the paperwork. Is this a major red flag?

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Oh man, that's the classic line. I hear some version of that all the time now, not just in business. It's become a thing people say to avoid being held to anything specific. The louder someone talks about their honor, the faster they usually run when it's time to pay up or do the work. A contract just makes sure everyone remembers what their word was supposed to be.

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aaronw593d agoMost Upvoted

So what's your worst "my word is my bond" horror story?

kelly.pat3d ago

Ugh, reminds me of my cousin's "handshake deal" disaster.