Quirky Negotiations Gifts

"I finally got that order off Benson last night. He signed it a chopstick dipped in soya sauce."

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

"Tariffs love me...tariffs love me not..."

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

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

'I'm not playing 'Bride and Groom' unless you sign this pre-nuptial aggreement!'

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

"I do. Have your people contact my people to hammer out the details."

'No thanks, I don't drink when I'm driving home a point about investing.'

"You're a shark! You're a killer! Nothing can stop you! Now get back in that boardroom and apologize."

"Have your people call my people."

"Already sold your soul to the company? Listen, I'll have my people talk to their people."

'First give me the food - then you get the egg.'

"I hear the Universe is expanding - set up a meeting with their people."

'Even though you're the client, it's my duty to tell you you're wrong. . . Ok then. Speak slowly so I can write down your every whim.'

"Then he slammed the door on me!" "Not the closing you were hoping for."

Boy sits at father's desk at work and says on phone: 'OK, I'll have my boys call your boys ..'

'Credit being what it is, I'm sure you won't mind if we see your 200,000 cattle first...'

"And when the extended warranty kicks in, we send you a big can of new car smell."

'Have your people facebook my people.'

"And keep in mind that the only stupid question is the one that isn't asked. Discussion?"

The contract was not worth the paper it was written on, which considering the paper was not a good sign.

'You may have three mergers.'

Goodenow & Bettman: We have a deal Bob! But do we have any fans left?

"Do you handle employee salary negotiations as well?"

"Can you believe those guys? We tell them absolutely, positively no further negotiations, and they stop negotiating!"

"My loophole out-loopholes your loophole."

"I'm glad to see we're all on the same page, but let's try not to tear it."

"Say what you will about Donald Trump, he's one helluva negotiator."

"I'm Mr. Trump's attorney and this is my attorney. Once his attorney arrives, we can begin."

"Something about this proposed merger with Wickery Basket Company makes me nervous."

"He'll see you now, but I should warn you � he secretly despises you."

" 'Take over' is such a harsh term. We prefer corporate make over.' "

Businessman's schedule full of confrontations.

'So to sum up this lengthy discussion: at the next meeting we'd prefer one platter of Brie and grape, one of honey glazed ham, and one of roast beef with wild horseradish - and NO cheese and pickle.'