Two different people - two different opinions. That is why the need to negotiate and come to a common denominator has to be faced very often: at work, at home, and even on the street. The ability to compromise is not a sign of weakness and lack of determination, on the contrary, it is in this way that the best result can be achieved.
Instruction manual
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Avoid the extremes. Once in a conflict situation, each person behaves differently. Someone shows aggression, defending their opinion, and uses any methods to convince the opponent of their own rightness. Others, on the contrary, agree with the adversary in order to avoid clarification of relations, and unquestioningly accept his point of view. The art of compromise will help to find a middle ground in any situation. The main thing is to know how to behave properly.
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Use the timeout. If you are too tense, nervous and not ready to discuss the problem, it is better to take a break and postpone the negotiations. Even 10 minutes of rest will help you relax and look at the question from a different perspective. In addition, you will have the opportunity to more clearly articulate your own position. Think about what are significant for you, and what you can give up. Setting priorities, you will feel much calmer and will be able to control the conversation.
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Do not be distructed. Remember that your task is to arrive at a mutually beneficial result with the maximum consideration of your own interests. Do not indulge in lengthy debates and even more so strive to offend the interlocutor. Ignore all the provocations on the part of the opponent: talking on elevated tones and clarifying relationships will not lead to anything. But your calm and equanimity will quickly quench the ardor of the enemy.
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Be flexible. Listen carefully to the options of the second side and be attentive to the arguments in defense of the opposite opinion. Look for the perfect option and remember that it is in a dispute that truth is born. If you have the opportunity to give up, giving up secondary interests, do it. But stubbornly stand your ground is a bad tactic. The ability to see hidden opportunities in the enemy’s proposals and turn any words in their favor will allow you to get out of the conflict with dignity. And do not forget to thank your opponent after a solution is found.