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by conroe64 4773 days ago
Here is a quick tip, especially for those non confrontational types. When the company makes an offer, just say "Hmm.." and pause for a bit. If the person offering the job is insecure in what they are proposing, they may think you are about to decline and this may provoke them into upping the offer.

If they don't up the offer, it's easy to just say yes after whatever they say next. So, you aren't really risking anything.

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I bought a car this way once. It was the last day of the selling season and the dealership was really, really close to meeting some goal. Every time I'd break eye contact and look thoughtful they'd lower the price.

I have never felt so powerful in my life :)

That's just what they wanted you to think :)