BEP 118ADV Negotiations: Declining an Offer whilst Maintaini
时间：2018-12-05 作者：英语课 分类：商务英语谈判课程
Negotiations 1 don’t always go according to plan. Disagreement is part of life. But to build lasting 2 relationships, coping with failure is even more important than celebrating success. So in this show, we’ll examine a deal that does not get completed. We’ll look at making a final offer as well as expressing dissatisfaction and regret. In particular, we’ll focus on maintaining goodwill 3 even when talks break down.
Peter is the owner of mobile phone ringtone and game provider, Textacular. He is in discussions with Maxine about buying her company, Gamester. Eventually, Peter wants to sell his business to a larger, regional service provider for a profit, so he is attempting to roll up or buy other small companies to increase the value of his business. But Maxine wants €15 million for her business, and Peter isn’t prepared to pay that much.
As you listen, pay attention to how Peter makes a final offer, how Maxine declines it, and how they both work to maintain goodwill.
Listening Questions:
1) What are Maxine’s reasons for staying firm on price?
2) What does Peter say to justify 4 not being able to pay more?
3) How does Maxine leave open the possibility for future cooperation?
- negotiations for a durable peace 为持久和平而进行的谈判
- Negotiations have failed to establish any middle ground. 谈判未能达成任何妥协。
- The lasting war debased the value of the dollar.持久的战争使美元贬值。
- We hope for a lasting settlement of all these troubles.我们希望这些纠纷能获得永久的解决。