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LESSON 3A SPEAKING
- I can accept or refuse an offer in a negotiation.
SPEAKING | Negotiating
Asking for what you want
How much would it be if you cut the front and I cut the back?
- This is a bit awkward, but …
- Would you be prepared to …?
- I’m wondering if there’s any flexibility …?
- How about if we were to …?
Saying no to an offer
- I’d like to say yes, but …
- I’m afraid that’s a bit out of my price range / budget / a bit less than I’d be willing to accept.
- The bottom line is …
- At the end of the day …
- It has to be a ‘no’.
Saying yes to an offer
- Great, you’ve got yourself a deal.
- Let’s shake on that, then.
- OK, I can live with that.
Finding a win-win
- I can see what you’re saying, but …
- Is there any room for compromise?
- Provided you …, I see no reason why I couldn’t …
- Can we try and meet halfway on this?
- How does that sound?
Well, 1 ___ yes, but midnight is a bit late for me on a Friday night.
2 ___ say 11.30?
Oh, I’m afraid 3 ___ budget.
Would you 4 ___ accept 7 dinars an hour?
Can we try and 5 ___ ?
