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Sorry, I'm Booked: How British Politeness Quietly Eats Freelance Time
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Sorry, I'm Booked: How British Politeness Quietly Eats Freelance Time

A polite 'yes' can cost more than a rude 'no'. Here is how British niceness drains solo creators, plus the scripts I use in 2026 to protect my week without turning into a monster.