A lot of our global business is conducted in English. So, there\u2019s a strong chance you may have to learn how to negotiate using it. <\/p>\n
Fortunately, there are a number of key phrases, expressions and words that can help you effectively communicate when doing business and making deals with other professionals. <\/p>\n
Yet, whether you\u2019re a business professional or not, learning how to negotiate can be useful in a number of different situations e.g. with family or friends, colleagues or even when buying a house. <\/p>\n
Let\u2019s look at some useful expressions to do this, as well as some tips and activities to help you be an effective negotiator. <\/p>\n
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Firstly, you may want to consider making small talk<\/a> with the other person at the beginning of the meeting. This will help you to build up a rapport with the other person and generally create a positive atmosphere. Here are some ways to do this: <\/p>\n People generally like to do business with people they have a good relationship with. By starting off on the right foot<\/strong><\/span><\/em>, they\u2019ll be more likely to continue to do business with you in the future. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Once both sides are feeling comfortable and relaxed, you can go ahead and start making your proposals. In most cases you\u2019ll have prepared these before the meeting, so you\u2019ll usually know what issues you\u2019d like to negotiate. Try these phrases to to help you express your ideas:<\/p>\n Following this, the other person will most likely agree or disagree with you and then state their position. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n After listening to the other side\u2019s point of view, you have two options: to agree or disagree. If you\u2019d like to agree with the person, you could say: <\/p>\n If you agree, that\u2019s great! You can then close the deal and move forward with the business plan. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n However, if you do not agree with the position put forward by the other side, you may want to consider disagreeing. There are a number of ways to say that you are not on the same page<\/strong><\/span><\/em>, but these should not be hostile. Good ways to express disagreement politely are:<\/p>\n Keeping it polite will ensure that you are diplomatic and maintain good relations. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n To close the negotiation process you should clarify and conclude before closing the deal. For instance, you can say:<\/p>\n This is a great opportunity for you to make sure that both parties have covered everything and a chance to ask further questions. <\/p>\n Finally, once you\u2019ve reached a mutual understanding and both parties are in agreement, it\u2019s time to close the deal<\/strong><\/span><\/em>. Some useful phrases you can use are: <\/p>\n In some countries, it\u2019s also common practice to shake hands with the other person as a symbolic gesture<\/strong><\/span><\/em> to express that you\u2019re in agreement and will move forward as discussed. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Aside from knowing which expressions and phrases to use when negotiating, here are some tips you can take on board for a successful meeting. <\/p>\n If you\u2019re interested in learning more about key expressions, phrases and vocabulary in business English, then head over to our blog<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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Stating your position or proposal<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Agreeing <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Closing the deal<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Tips for negotiating in English <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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