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When a client says “can you also add…” it is easy to overexplain, apologize, or absorb the work to avoid conflict. A better reply is calm, specific, and clear about what changes.
The client asked for one more thing. You need to answer without giving away unpaid work.
Say the request is doable, then clearly explain that it falls outside the original scope. Give the client a simple choice: approve the added cost, swap it for something already included, or save it for a later phase. This keeps the tone collaborative while making the boundary explicit.
Point back to the agreed deliverables instead of arguing about intent. A useful reply is: the original scope covers X, this new request is Y, and we can either keep the original scope, add the work for a fee, or swap it for another item. Options reduce friction while protecting your time.