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Number 5

Number 5

Never make the first offer in a negotiation.

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6. Take your time

6. Take your time

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Never let the rush to close the deal lead you to make the first offer. It is always better to let them make the first offer.

  • Because the first offer is just that, it is a starting point. It is rarely the end.

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