
198 SEVEN SECRETS FOR NEGOTIATING WITH GOVERNMENT
negative points in a positive way. For de Callie
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res, ‘‘the great secret
of negotiation is to bring out prominently the common advantage
to both parties of any proposal and so to link those advantages
that they may appear equally balanced to both parties.’’
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Keep in mind these ten rules of diplomacy as you go about the task
of negotiating with governments. They have successfully guided
relationships among nations over the last three hundred years.
They will also help you in making and managing relationships
with governments today.