Right! Those are all perfect examples of the mental process that goes on when evaluating a client. I often manage to go through that process myself on the spot, but there are many other times when I don't or can't.
And more importantly, new freelancers rarely have the ability to make those evaluations on the fly.
And more importantly, new freelancers rarely have the ability to make those evaluations on the fly.
I sense that this is not your first rodeo! :)