Don't be ashamed about naming your price

Summary

• Don't be ashamed about naming your price early in the negotiation

Details

• If you know you are playing fair, then no need to be awkward
• the earlier the better

References

• The Art of Frugal Hedonism - A Guide to Spending Less While Enjoying Everything More - Annie Raser-Rowland, Adam Grubb

Quotes

Stating the terms of any agreement at the start is crucial. Don’t be bashful about naming your price or engaging in playful barter with a friend – if you know you’re playing fair, there’s nothing to feel awkward about. Honest confessions early in the piece of possibly unreasonable but non-negotiable personal pedantries are helpful too:

Related

• It's okay to show feeling when negotiating for a deal
• Develop the habit of paying the price as early as possible