Title Renegotiators Gifts

"I'm really excited about this opportunity, but I'm hoping there's room to negotiate the title? What about 'Rises-to-the-Occasions-Mary?', or 'Cool-Under-Pressure-Mary?'

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

'So we're agreed: we'll go to mediation.'

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

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

"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!'

Overdraft limit.

'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.'

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

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

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

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

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.

"Goes to show ou can't please all of the people all of the time!"

'I understand yours is a highly coveted position in this company.'

Sports Lawyers

His side of the bed, her side of the bed, and the demilitarized zone.

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

Big Deal/Done Deal.

"I wanted to give Christmas bonuses but that would violate the separation of church and business."

Sports Agency. In my work as a sports agent, I told this athlete she needs to improve if she wants to be well-known. Ironically, in diving you become famous by not making a splash! I got this marathon competitor a sponsorship so he can focus on training. He's going to take the money and run! This sprinter will earn a bonus if he sets a record. Oh, going after some fast money! And I made this guy agree to give me an extra slice of his pay if I negotiated a great contract for him which I di

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Mr. Tilson will suffer you gladly now."

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

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

'That's Burt. Some developer made him an offer for his park bench he couldn't refuse.'

'This search fee seems very high.'