And This Scenario Is Supposed To Be LESS Embarrassing?

I met with a client and his employees to discuss a web dev project. He asked me for a quote, I gave it to him, he agreed, and I got to work.

Two weeks later, I submitted an invoice, and he called me. 

Client: “I can’t really afford this.”

Me: “I’m confused. I told you my rate, and you jumped on it, and we shook hands.”

Client: “My employees were right there. What was I supposed to say?! That I couldn’t afford it?”

Me: “Yes. Exactly that.”