Is it rude to ask for payment upfront from a client before starting work on their project?

[Btaliat]

Sometimes freelancers may need to ask from payment upfront from the clients for certain reasons. While some people may see it as being rude, others don't really see anything bad in it. Not all clients are trustworthy. There have been cases of clients that do change after freelancers have already finished their tasks. You need to make sure that there is a certain level of trust before you refuse to collect money upfront from your audience. What do you think about this?

 

[Edward22]

Some people might get offended when you ask for money first, but that is their problem. You are a professional, and your time is valuable. If a client refuses to pay anything early, they probably plan to cheat you later. Always put your own safety first in these deals.