Fashion Negotiator Pillows

"He didn't want to make his wife, or his mother-in-law, mad this morning ... "

"And need I remind you, the 'art of the deal' is the lifeblood of this company."

Brian wanted to call the presentation "Synergy". Paula wanted to call it "Cooperation". They could never agree.

In the Guru District

'When we get there let me do the double talking.'

'Which 'win' is ours? Because the one on the left looks bigger.'

'I'm glad you guys could work this out in a reasonable manner.'

'I'll make my final decision on that promotion of yours, after this game.'

"They're having a fight over how best to handle client conflict."

"When faced with a tricky ethical issue, I always ask the question, 'What's in it for me?'"

"Then we have an unspoken agreement?"

"I want something that will make Richard Burton sit up and take notice."

'Mr. Dawson, about when I said 'don't pull any punches'...'

"That's it lads, 364 days annual leave...what would we have done without our union!"

'We're making progress. I just got a firm 'maybe'.'

'I ace 'wheeling' but I flunked 'dealing'' - Boy on leaving Business Administration.

The Style of Elements

Men's business romper.

Tug of Negotiation and Conciliation.

'Pick a contract...any contract!'

'Ok, here's the meeting agenda ... it's gonna be a long one.'

'Gentlemen, I've been authorized to sweeten the offer.'

'Negotiations have reached an impasse, legal recommends we resort to violence.'

Mayhem, Inc. Part 21

'How did the 'I want you all to take a pay cut or leave' strategy go down?'

'To close the deal, I had to make some minor concessions.'

Instructions for Bow Tie Wearers

"You're 5 years old now, Timmy. It's about time you retain an attorney."

"I like you in that one—it gives you an aura of mindfulness."

"You can build it with me, but you can't wreck it with me."

'The school. My counselor told me to make the most of it...'

"That's Hicks from the corporate office. He's adorable, but trust me—when it comes to acquisitions, he's an animal!"

'You're hopeful - worrying about what underwear to wear for the office party!'

'Face it, we're never going to reach a consensus.'

'Could we finish these negotiations via e-mail? That will allow me to think before I respond to your proposals.'