Classroom Negotiators Gifts

"I'd like my son seated in the first row."

'You think I'm crazy; I think you're crazy...finally some common ground!'

'Try and be negative in a positive way.'

Changing Minds

"Maybe if I make myself inconspicuous I won't be called on."

'Anyone who opposes the plan I'm about to propose please signify by saying 'I resign.''

"Getting into a fight is one thing, but did you have to get into a class-clearing brawl?"

We pay the maximum minimum wage.

A successful meeting! Only one member left in a rage shouting obcenities.

'Could I trade all of this for more of that?'

'...All profits are local.'

"He just talked me into giving him a 200% raise in his allowance. At least we don't have to worry about him not succeeding in business when he grows up."

"Cupcakes for the judge? You're new here, aren't you?"

"Oh, yeah? Well, we just put out a contract on you too!!!"

"If it gets tense in here I might need you to step up and BS-calate things."

"But it will never get better if you picket"

'Sometimes it's good to get a different perspective.'

"Sign the contract first kid, then you get the sweets!"

'What split would you settle for, fifty fifty?' - 'As long as I get the hyphen as well.'

'Remember, I deduct one grade point for every splinter.'

'Come on, guys, you know what they say: The sour puss never gets the new contract'.'

Unison plans strikes

"Give my kid a passing grade and you could be looking at many more nice apples."

Industrial Disputes: the Early Years

Some make better deals than others.

"You tell me where you hid the remote and I'll tell you where I hid your phone."

"I want you students to question all things, except me!"

London underground talks continued

"Good news! The White House has agreed to negotiate with us on that $400 mil in cuts!" "What do you have to give up next time... the other arm or a leg...?"

'Uh, Molly...Who's your little friend?'

"Be right in, I just brought my lucky chair."

"Here comes the ambassador now!"

'Okay, Mum said no, but if we can get to Dad before she has time to brief him, we could still turn this into a yes.'