Bilingual English lessons tagged #negotiation — read one here, then open it in Spikdi to hear the narration and score your speaking.
I had to present a big proposal today.
The air feels different today.
Last week a client said my price was too high.
Two of my teammates were stuck over a small issue.
I stared at the numbers for an hour.
I laced my shoes and stepped outside.
I was a little nervous before the call.
I met a client who wanted a lower price.
I made a small mistake on the contract.
I almost gave up today.
I pack my bag for a new place.
I still think about Mrs. Chen sometimes.
Yesterday, I had a heated chat with a teammate.
A customer asked me for a lower price.
My teammate wanted a later deadline.
I stretched the facts to close a deal.
I made a mistake on the order.
So to confirm, we agreed on the price and timeline.
I was nervous before the meeting.
I made a mistake on the price.
I needed two more days for my part.
So, we just closed a big deal.
I left work late tonight.
It started raining as we left the store.
Tonight I saw the last leaf leave the tree.
My feet know this road.
So to confirm, we agreed on the price and timeline.
I hear this song, and I am back in that store.
I remember my math teacher, Mrs. Lee.
I saw the last leaf fall today.
I wake up and the room is cold.
My feet find the way home.
I saw two teammates disagree on a deadline.
I look at my notes on the table.
I saw two teammates disagree on a deadline.
I open my bag on the bed.
The call ended on a high note.
So to confirm, we agreed on the price and delivery date.
My colleague asked for a new feature.
A client said the price was too high.
I sent an invoice two weeks ago.
I sent my boss a quick heads-up today.
Yesterday I wrapped up the report.
Last Tuesday, I forgot my wallet at home.
I gave my manager a status update yesterday.
I saw the error log and felt my stomach drop.
I needed to ask my boss for a later deadline.
We deployed a new feature to staging yesterday.
I sent the invoice two weeks ago.
Yesterday I wrapped up the report.