If a Client Arrives Early and Asks If You Are

question 38

Multiple Choice

If a client arrives early and asks if you are free to start the interview, what should you do?

• A) Agree to begin the session early if you're not busy.
• B) Agree to begin the session early if the client is willing to reimburse you for extra time.
• C) Scold the client for making an inappropriate request.
• D) Politely inform the client that you will be available at the scheduled appointment time, unless there is a crisis, in which case you can see the client early.
• E) Use the behavioral technique of ignoring inappropriate behavior in an effort to extinguish it.

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Definitions:

Static Budget

A static budget is a fixed budget created for a specific period of time, which does not change or adjust with changes in business activity levels.

Direct Labor

The wages or salaries paid to workers who are directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Utilities

Services such as electricity, gas, water, and sewage treatment that are provided to consumers and businesses.

Fixed Costs

Fixed costs are expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.