We tend to be busy in troubled times or when companies are expanding into new parts of the world.

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And when I call them, they are often busy, and we get a message saying that we have to call back later on.

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We are all busy and most people genuinely forget to check the kickstarter page or when you remind them they might not be home so remind them again.

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