Successful Contract Negotiation Prints

"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?"

'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!'

'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.'

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

Changing Minds

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."

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

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

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

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

Round 2 (office meeting being conducted like a boxing match).

'You may have three mergers.'

'Have your people facebook my people.'

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

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

'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!'

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

'Spock's expertise in M&A deal making was key to the formation of the Federation.'

"My loophole out-loopholes your loophole."

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

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

'My final offer.'

Cat to second cat: 'I need you to sign a pre-nap.'

"Remember this? One sweetheart of a deal!"