Negotiation and Persuasion
Make proposals, respond to objections and find common ground.
Lesson focus
Make proposals, respond to objections and find common ground.
Core idea
Effective negotiation language separates positions from interests, uses conditional proposals and acknowledges the other side before countering.
Examples
If you can move the deadline, we could reduce the price.
I see your concern; however, we need a minimum order.
Would you be open to a two-stage delivery?
Useful vocabulary
WordMeaning
proposala suggested plan
objectiona reason for disagreeing
compromisean agreement where each side gives something
Active practice
Do this now: Role-play a price or deadline negotiation with two proposals and one compromise.
Fast review
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