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@FreewayClover6263 hours agoUnited States
A consultant has canceled our coffee chat twice. Should I try to reschedule a third time?
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A consultant agreed to speak with me but has now canceled twice because of client work. They were apologetic both times. I don't want to be annoying, but I also don't know whether I should let the conversation die. Would you follow up again?
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