Lesson on Negotiating
May 13th, 2008
On the trip you will kick yourself when you find out a classmate bought the same thing you did for much less. You will have the chance to practice the negotiating skills Dr. Peach taught you first hand. A hat tip to my friend and one of the best negotiators I have had the pleasure to work with, John Wu, for this video lead from the classic film featuring a young hottie named Harrison Ford, Gallipoli (battle) (click here for film info). Has direct relevance to China and India. Click HERE to check it out. And yes, it would be totally uncool to ask the merchant for your money back like the fellows in this clip when you were the one who was a poor negotiator.
Entry Filed under: China, Pre-Departure, India, Pre-Departure
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1. Simone Michel | June 13th, 2008 at 11:31 am
Oh no I felt so bad for the store owner!
This is a youtube video I recently watched about bargaining in india vs. china by comedian Russell Peters
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sjNuFAMyHA
I think the most important thing is to start low, take your time, “threaten” to walk away and especially: don’t feel sorry! First of all seller and buyer are both playing the game and the seller will certainly not give you something just because he’s feeling like it today - he’ll make a profit. I have never been in Asia so I’m excited about the negotiating experience, but first I’ll practice on cheaper items.
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