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?"

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

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

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

The Style of Elements

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

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.'

'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

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

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

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

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

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

'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.'

'I'm part of the decision-making process... I'm the 'No' part.'