You don’t just hand over £360 in one go. That would be too sensible. Instead, you first pay a deposit, which is usually around £75 per person. That’s the price of a nice dinner out, one that you’ll remember fondly because this dinner is a promise of adventure.
Then, you have to remember to actually pay the balance around the following April. It’s the financial equivalent of saying, “Yes, I will sign up for that half-marathon,” and then panicking six months later when the date creeps up.
Missing the balance payment is like showing up to a party you were invited to, only to find the door locked. You’ll be left watching the livestream from your sofa, wearing your wellies in protest.
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