Nap-negotiator Pillows

Mrs Sisyphus.

'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.'

UK/US Free Trade Deal

"The meeting will come to order."

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

"What if he's bluffing? What if he's not? What if the room just gets too hot?"

'The toughest things you have to deal with in this job, is feelings and lawyers.'

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

"Oh dear...I don't think negotiations are going too well..."

'It's a senior management position. We need someone who can listen politely, and then say no.'

'He's ruthless and greedy... so let's make sure he's on our side.'

'Why are you arguing? The customer is always right, you know! 'But he called you a crook!'

'Three weeks of brutal alimony negotiations, Polly, and you settle for a cracker!'

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

'Make them a four billion dollar takeover offer, but don't cause a fuss.'

'Broccoli is biodegradable, you know, in case you want to throw it out before I eat it.'

'I'm 60-40 in favor of the 60.'

'And I want that end table for $40...' When bargain hunters crack.

"Is this about your raise?"

'This is a business lunch, Lowden. So, don't even think about enjoying yourself.'

Mediation Process

'I hope you made the prospect say no three times before you gave up.'

"No, four glasses of water was enough. . . now I have to go to the bathroom!"

'Enough is enough. We're sick of being overworked and underpaid.'

'I took your advice and told him either I get a raise or I quit!'

City Finance Dept: My Way/The Highway

'Ah, Gripes, you want to discuss a raise with me, eh? Come in, sit down, make yourself comfortable!'

'He's trying to talk them into giving themselves up!'

'Watch it...I'm carrying a concealed weapon...my lawyer.'

'A hostile takeover just wasn't feasible, so we agreed to a hostile merger.'

'There's enough of us...we can take them!'

'What can we do about this leadership course?'