Negotiation Strategies

How would you interrupt someone politely when they are talking?

• Put your hand on their arm and say, "Excuse me".

• Excuse me, but can I say something?

• Just catch their eye until they understand what you want

• Hold your hand up and say, "It's my turn now".

What should you say when everyone has run out of things to say or they become silent?

• Just keep quiet

• Smile and look at someone until they say something

• "Does anyone else have something to add?"

• Look down

Which phrase is an opening statement when you start a discussion?

• Hi.

• Hi, as Candidate 1, my opinion is ...

• Wow!

• Alright, I think we have chosen the best strategy.

Which one is an example of a bad suggestion in your group discsussion?

• I feel that your idea sounds better.

• What do you think about that idea, Candidate 2?

• Let's try to decide faster

• Alright, does everyone agree with his idea?

These are good etiquette in a group discussion except for...

• Looking at each other when talking

• Being polite if you want to interrupt someone

• Keeping quiet and waiting for others to ask you something

• Asking the group what they think

These are bad ways of disagreeing except for...

• I think your idea is bad, Candidate 1

• What? That is your conclusion?

• I think my idea is better than yours

• I think I have to disagree with you, Candidate 3, because...

How do you properly share your opinions with others?

• Let's choose my idea

• Moreover, I think you idea is not the best because ...

• In my opinion, the best strategy is...

• Altogether, let's just choose her because she talked the most

How do you continue talking after being interrupted?

• As I was saying before I was interrupted...

• Just repeat what you had said before

• Start on a totally new topic

• Smile and just say 'pass'

Should you read your notes while presenting your argument?

• Yes

• Yes, I can but make eye contact too with my audience

• No, I think it is not a good idea

• I don't know

When presenting your idea, you must ...

• Always read your notes without looking at friends

• Try to finish before 5 minutes is up!

• Get straight to the point & use time wisely (5 minutes)

• Be perfect