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Negotiation · part 2 — give & take

Compromise and meet the other side halfway.

歩み寄って、相手と折り合いをつけられるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

Can we meet halfway on ~?
I can offer ~ if ~.
That works if ~.
Let's compromise.

Example conversation

AThe price is a little high for us.
BCan we meet halfway on it?
AMaybe. I can offer a lower price if you order more.
BThat works if delivery is still fast.
ADeal. Let's compromise — more units, faster shipping.
BI like it. We both win.

In context

Listen to two people compromising. 'Your price is a bit high for our budget. Can we meet halfway? I can offer to order more units if you can lower the price a little. That works for me if delivery stays on schedule. Great — let's compromise. We both give a little, and we both win.'

When to use it · practice

The price is too high. Ask to meet halfway.
値段が高すぎます。歩み寄りを求めましょう。
You can give something to get something. Make a conditional offer.
何かを譲って何かを得られます。条件つきの提案をしましょう。
You're close to a deal. Suggest a compromise.
合意に近いです。妥協を提案しましょう。

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