Chapter 9

How to Avoid the Traps of Professional Negotiators

Carl RITCHIE (with a knowing smile): However, there were a few occasions when you went too far.

Margaret PEAKE (feigning incomprehension): Were there?

Carl RITCHIE: I’m talking about a couple of negotiating sessions when I was a new boy and you used one or two tricky maneuvers on me. What should I call them?

Margaret PEAKE: Traps?

Carl RITCHIE: If you like.

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