Dear Negotiation Coach: Starting Off on the Right Foot

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QUESTION

I’m trying to decide whether to make the first offer in a price negotiation. I’ve heard arguments in favor of both points of view—that is, going first versus sitting back and waiting for the other side to go first. Which tends to be the more effective strategy?

ANSWER

Negotiation is often a balancing act between learning about

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