NEGOTIATIONS PHRASE LIST part 3

• Raising a difficult point:

I don’t mean to be rude, but…

This is a bit delicate.

Please don’t take this this wrong way.

You see, the thing is…

I’m not quite sure how to put this.

With respect, …

Don’t be offended, but…

I am sorry to have to say this, but…

• Showing willingness to negotiate:

Let’s try to find a way around this.

That’s not out of the question.

I’d be willing to…

• Being unwilling to negotiate:

I have to say no to…

That’s out of the question.

I’m afraid it is just not possible.

I refuse to budge on this.

I have to stay firm on this.

That just won’t work.

We can’t possibly…

• Staying focused on the facts:

Let’s try not to get personal here.

Can we try and stay focused on the facts?

• Offering a compromise:

I’m prepared to … if …

Look, would it help if…?

I’d be more than happy to…

• Agreeing on a solution:

Are we all agreed?

I’ll go along with…

That sounds feasible.

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