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Negotiation · part 3 — closing

Seal the deal and lock in commitment.

取引をまとめ、コミットを確定できるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

Let's seal the deal on ~.
Do we have a handshake on ~?
I'll get the paperwork moving.
Let's shake on it and ~.

Example conversation

AI think we're there.
BLet's seal the deal on these terms.
ADo we have a handshake on the price and the two-year term?
BWe do.
AExcellent. I'll get the paperwork moving today.
BLet's shake on it and start strong.

In context

Listen to a confident close. 'I think we're genuinely there. Let's seal the deal on these terms — the agreed price, the two-year commitment, and the volume discount. Do we have a handshake on all of it? Excellent. I'll get the paperwork moving today so we don't lose momentum. Let's shake on it and start this partnership strong.'

When to use it · practice

You've reached agreement. Seal the deal.
合意に達しました。取引をまとめましょう。
You want a clear commitment. Confirm the handshake.
明確なコミットがほしいです。握手を確認しましょう。
You want to move fast. Get the paperwork moving.
早く動きたいです。書類を進めましょう。

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