You can even do it bashfully..
"I hate this bit, but just so there's no misunderstandings down the line, let's talk money"
Re:Ask HN: How do I stop being used?
by flying_colours on Thursday June 09, 2022 @02:14PM
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Hmmm I was thinking of maybe "So, do you currently have a budget?" then chat away
"All right, you've seen what we can do. Let's talk money."