Successful Contract Negotiation Pillows

"Nice work on that German contract. You've made your mark, Ashworth."

'Which 'win' is ours? Because the one on the left looks bigger.'

"Then we have an unspoken agreement?"

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

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

'You'll be happy to see that I've finally managed to turn things around.'

Changing Minds

'As my solicitor I think you could have negotiated that better.'

Do you want to win the game or my business?

'He wants to close the deal with a handshake. What do you think about that?'

"May I remind you that we can always go with duck eggs."

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

'It's too cheap, can I haggle you up?'

'Behind every great business deal is a company lawyer advising against it.'

"I gotta admit, he's one hell of a negotiator."

"Congratulations! You've won the bid."

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

"Damn it, name a figure, name a figure."

'You have the contract drafted by the lawyer. This is his bill for it.'

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

'I know that other kids manage on ?5 pocket money - but their parents don't charge them to watch any television programme their parents don't happen to approve off!'

'He followed me home, Mom. Can I sign him to a five-year, $80-million contract?..'

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.'

"Just to get the negotiations off on the right foot, I don't intent to concede anything."

We all know the negotiation table, but how about the negotiation chair?

"My loophole out-loopholes your loophole."

'My final offer.'

'If I promise to be good for the next 30 years, can I have some sweets Dad?'

"Remember this? One sweetheart of a deal!"

"What're you doing? Your contract forbids you from watching 'cute baby video' on YouTube."

'This is our top negotiator's office.'