Negotiation

Definition

(Noun; Interaction) Negotiation: the art of saying 'yes' until you can figure out how to say 'no'.

Negotiation: Two negotiators stand in opposite corners of a room filled with fog and mirrors - neither able to see the other's face or hear their words clearly through the haze

Usage

I tried negotiating with my cat but she just meowed back at me!

Insight

What do you call a negotiation between two cats? A hiss-tory lesson!

Origin

The word "negotiation" was invented by an ancient tribe who wanted to find a way to avoid fighting over resources without having to actually share them...

Related

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