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Face

Face is the value a person places on his or her public image, reputation, and status relative to other people involved in the negotiation. Direct threats to face in a negotiation include making ultimatums, criticism, challenges, and insults. When negotiating in a group environment (i.e. there is an audience), "saving face" often becomes very important [...]

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Fair Tactic

The other party will frame their appeal as being the "fair" or "right" way. When you disagree you run the risk of being "unfair" or "wrong."

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Fait Accompli Tactic

Someone takes a surprise action designed to place them in a favorable negotiating position. The "accomplished fact" affects the final outcome of the negotiation because it alters the balance of power. The strength of Fait Accompli rests in the fact that once a deed is done, it is difficult to undo.

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Falling In Love Trap

Instead of "falling in love" with a single outcome to a negotiation (i.e. this car is the one I want), it is important to develop several optional outcomes that are acceptable.

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Fixed Pie

There is a fixed amount that must be shared by the parties involved in the negotiation. Whatever one party gets comes at the expense of the other party.

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