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WorksheetsUseful Expressions For Negotiating
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
These expressions will help you to build up a rapport with the other person and generally create a positive atmosphere.
Welcome to…
Did you have a good journey?
Is this your first visit to…?
What’s the weather like in…?
These expressions can help you state your position and start making your proposals.
What we are looking for is…
Our main concern is…
There are two main areas that we would like to discuss…
We’d like to propose that…
These expressions can help you If you’d like to agree with the person.
I agree with you on that point.
You have a strong point there.
That sounds great to us.
I am with you on that.
These expressions can help you to express disagreement politely.
I understand where you’re coming from, however,…
I can’t quite agree with you on that.
I’m afraid we have some reservations on that point.
I’m afraid I had something different in mind.
To close the negotiation process, you can use these expressions to help you clarify and conclude before closing the deal.
Let’s look at the points we agree on.
Shall we try to sum up the main points of our discussion?
Have I left anything out?
Let’s just confirm the details, then.
Once you’ve reached a mutual understanding and both parties are in agreement, these expressions can help you to close the deal.
I’m willing to work with that.
We agree to these terms.
I’m satisfied with this decision.
I think we should get this in writing.
Aside from knowing which expressions and phrases to use when negotiating, here are some tips you can take on board for a successful meeting.
Write down some key expressions beforehand.
Be polite and respectful.
Stay calm.
Choose the best expression to complete the text.
__________ You do realize that we want to order nearly a million components. And for that quantity, the price per unit does seem to be very high.
I am afraid that is out of the question.
There seems to have been a slight misunderstanding.
we were hoping for something
Choose the best expression to complete the text.
$3.40 per unit. _________. If we sold it to you at that price, we would be making loss on every unit sold.
I am afraid that is out of the question.
There seems to have been a slight misunderstanding.
we were hoping for something
Choose the best expression to complete the text.
Well, ________ around $3.40 per unit. Please bear in mind that we want to order nearly a million components, not a thousand.
I am afraid that is out of the question.
There seems to have been a slight misunderstanding.
we were hoping for something
