Sticking point

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It can be stressful to make sure you get the best price for something. Do you know how to open a negotiation? How can we be firm and professional in a negotiation? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about negotiating at work. 

Meanwhile as pressure grows on the negotiating teams attempting to agree treaty terms, "summit syndrome" takes hold. 

Getting To Yes - by Roger Fisher & William Ury'Negotiation an agreement without giving in' Whether it's asking for a raise with from boss, trying to find an agreed upon price for your house or discussing what you should do on date night, like it or not, you are a negotiator. We a ...  Show more

The UK and the EU have entered final talks this week to try and agree a trade deal.