Negotiation Master Gifts

"That's your best advice? Play nice!"

"...Then he slammed the door on me!"

"Well now that you all have put in your 2p, I'd like to put in my 52%"

'Take us to your leader. We want to discuss outsourcing possibilities.'

'I may be an incurable optimist, but I think I can get a raise out of ol' J.P.'

"He expects us to climbdown first."

"Listen Dave. I want a walk. You want to go to the pub. I think we can cut a deal here."

"It may look like I'm a pushover but I'm not. It's all part of the healthy negotiation experience. Hicks won't be getting that raise today."

"Sure , I can fix your computer but I'll need a note for my teacher and a new puppy."

"O.K., if you put it that way."

'Whar do you expect to be paid for your cartoons?' 'How much do you pay for 1000 words?'

'I've looked through all the Award categories with a fine tooth comb.'

Let's strike a deal. An Elegant Defense* Like what, you cheat? *www,mattrichtel.com. I'll cut you in half the profits for the Yodel. 75 percent. Sure, okay. Really. After we deduct expenses, my salary, profits, your fees. Lawyering up!

How much for a blueberry scone? $3.25. I'll give you $1.20. Huh? $1.40. $1.45. It's not negotiable. Shrewd. $1.65. $2.00. $2.10. $2.25, but I want free shipping! Ebay addicts. $3 for your sandwich. $6.

"Ok, ok, we'll travel back to dinnertime one more time, but then it's my turn to choose."

"It sounds good so far, are there any strings attached?"

"This sugary cereal goes in the cart or this goes in the memoir."

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

'Now that I have your attention...'

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

'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!"

'That last meeting was a complete turn-off.'

"That's Paul, he's our head of partnerships..."

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

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

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

'Try and be negative in a positive way.'

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