You might think that, being raised by the famed Cheryl Reeve, I would be an expert negotiator. You would be wrong. I've learned a thing or two about negotiation over the years, but the most important thing I've learned is that I need improvement. My current strategies are: 1. give in quickly (while thinking "Maybe he'll appreciate this and help me out later." and 2. Hold my ground to the point of absurdity--like when I personalize the negotiation and don't want to give in on moral grounds or because I'm mad. Ideally, I could have some ability to assert myself in a reasonable way.
And why do I bring this up? I'm taking a class on negotiation. This class is like unto a weight training class. It isn't very fun for me, but it will be really good for me. Of course, I dropped out of my 9th grade weight training class, but there will be no dropping out this time, not with graduation so close. Have I mentioned that I'm in my LAST SEMESTER?!
3 years ago
7 comments:
haha Mom is definitely good. I tried my hand in Mexico and had a pretty fun time, but I did end up spending $20 on a necklace I never wear. But he threw in the pendant for free!
Your last semester! That's pretty exciting! I was reminded of this the other day when an ad for graduation announcements came in the mail for you. I'll be getting my associates after this semester! We're cool, Nate.
I cannot believe it is your last semester. That is so amazing.
Yay to you for being almost done! And Mer, your blog looks amazing.
Hey Nate,
I forgot what you are studying in school. Hang in there! It's so worth it when you're done!
Hey also, next time you talk to Chani, tell her I said hi!
Last semester is AWESOME. I think I suck at negotiating also, because everyone else is a jerk and I am always right. ;)
I think your Mom got all the negotiator skills. I can not do it, I just can't.
Great job on the school.
Congrats! on being on your last semester...
Meridy..by the way you make very cute blogs...
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