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3 phrases no one should ever say in a negotiation

Mar 7, 2025
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ADVICE

Project Confidence

  • Project confidence from the start of a negotiation.
  • Avoid phrasing requests as questions, like "Is it okay if I ask for...?"
ADVICE

Practice and Silence

  • Practice the negotiation beforehand with friends and family if you tend to over-explain or ask permission.
  • Get comfortable with silence, as it's your biggest asset in a negotiation.
ANECDOTE

Auctioneer Tactic

  • As an auctioneer, I never ask bidders for the next increment, but tell them the number.
  • This shows authority, giving the upper hand in the negotiation.
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