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外贸英语对话(第5版)
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1.What is negotiation?

2.Have you ever negotiated with anyone? Please share your experiences.

“Negotiation”,the word originated from Old French nagociacion from Latin nagotiatio,implying “business,trade and traffic”.It is not until late 1570s did the word have the definition:to communicate for mutual agreement.In the business world,ubiquity characterizes negotiation.Negotiation is more than a business tool.It is an art of language introduced to resolve dispute.Simply put,negotiation is a discussion between parties aimed at reaching an agreement.