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Speaking Phrases – Negotiating

Asking for what you want:

• 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 …?

Refusing an offer:

• I’d like to say yes, but …

• I’m afraid that’s a bit out of my price range / budget …

• The bottom line is …

• At the end of the day …

• It has to be a ‘no’.

Accepting an offer:

• Great, you’ve got yourself a deal.

• Let’s shake on that, then.

• OK, I can live with that.

Trying to get a win-win situation:

• 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?