Rate Renegotiator Gifts

Do you cover broken noses...

'I went into that meeting with a hidden agenda and then forgot where I put it.'

Do you want to win the game or my business?

"These are excellent qualifications... so good that our largest competitor would gladly pay you twice as much."

'Should-do and shouldn't-do sound a lot alike.'

"My wife's lawyer doesn't understand me."

'You've got just 2 minutes to pack then you are on OUR time and I'm going to start charging you rent!'

'Dad, I don't need a two-thirds majority to over-ride your veto. I've got mom.'

'In conclusion; our major contract expires tomorrow, we have no idea what we want, and no knowledge of the market, It is time to pass this across to the Procurement Team...'

'It must be a risky proposal... legal is running it by their lawyers.'

"I got it from eBay."

"What happened to the good old days when people just breached contracts?'

'Being granted immunity doesn't include not having to pay my bill.'

'My motto is 'What happens at this company, stays at this company'. That's why I take your performance and keep your wage.'

Perhaps a ceasefire is in order. Terms? I will agree not to pummel you for forgetting our anniversary. You will refrain from pursuing the possibility that I, too, have forgotten it. You will, furthermore, massage my feet in penance for denying me a reason to yell at you. Non-negotiable! Got off easy.

'Well, Helen, you were right - our marriage contract does include an option year.'

Big Deal/Done Deal.

"Could you please refer to this as a merger rather than being in cahoots?"

'And do you, Rob, promise to love and cherish Simone, even if she earns more than you do?'

'YOU'RE the hostile - takeover group!?'

'Our lawyer insists on it as part of our due diligence provision.'

'Sorry...I don't deal with lease issues.'

"No, no. The contract I signed was of the non-binding kind."

"I appreciate you keeping up with the vernacular of the times, but please refrain from referring to the billion-dollar restructuring as 'The Dealio'."

Taxi fares.

'This search fee seems very high.'

'It's just a scratch. I can still handle dessert.'

"I'm just taking your advice and using every opportunity I can to make money."

"Mr. Tilson will suffer you gladly now."

"How much are they for my rent? About three times a week!"

'Dickson, how many times do I have to tell you, don't start out with the price!'

"His ingrowing solicitor was playing up again."

'I flatly refuse to give him fringe benefits before dinner!'

"Is that the corporate rate?"

"I know we have an arrangement, Gayle. Now I want a rearrangement."