Negotiation Skills Quiz

You're working on a group project with a tight deadline. You haven't finished your part yet because you were sick. What do you say to your team?

• a) "I didn't do my part. Sorry!"

• b) "If you don't mind, can I have an extension until next week? I was sick and couldn't work on it."

• c) "What if I don't finish my part? We can still get a good grade, right?"

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option: "I would be more likely to agree to your request _________ you explain your reasoning clearly."

• a. if

• b. what if

• c. if you don't mind

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option: " _________ you were the manager, how would you handle this situation?"

• a. If I were

• b. What if

• If

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option: " _________ we finish this project early, we can leave work sooner!"

• a. What if

• b. If

• c. If only

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option: " _________ you're running late, call me and I can wait."

• a. If

• b. If you don't mind

• c. What if

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option: " _________ I had known the presentation was today, I would have prepared better."

• a. If only

• b. What if

• c. If

You're at a flea market and see a cool antique camera. The seller's asking price is way too high. What do you say?

• a) "That's ridiculous! I'll give you half your price."

• b) "If you don't mind, could I offer a lower price? It seems a bit expensive."

• c) "What if I come back later? Maybe you'll lower the price then."

Your younger sibling wants to play a board game that takes hours. You have homework to do. What do you suggest?

• a) "No way! We have no time for that."

• b) "If I were you, I wouldn't play games. Go do your homework!"

• c) "What if we play a shorter game first? Then you can have your turn with the long one."

You're at a restaurant and realize you forgot your wallet. How do you approach your friend?

• a) "Ugh, I forgot my wallet! You're paying, right?"

• b) "If you don't mind, could I borrow some money for the bill? I'll pay you back tomorrow."

• c) "What if we split the bill unevenly this time? I'll owe you big!"

Your friend wants to watch a horror movie for movie night, but you hate them. How do you politely decline?

• a) "No way! Horror movies are awful!"

• b) "If I were you, I'd pick a comedy. We can laugh together."

• c) "What if we watch a different genre? Maybe a documentary or a thriller?"