"One must know the difference between negotiating and begging. Do not stoop too low to get a deal closed. Negotiation must be in a dignified way."
- ManagementStudyGuide.com
http://managementstudyguide.com/negotiation-techniques.htm

"Negotiation is a synonym for trading — you give me some of what I want, and I'll give you some of what you want. Ask questions and listen carefully to understand what they want. Then, you can ask for what you want in return. Try to present options that offer win-win solutions.
Don't bother explaining details of why the deal is good for you. Your whole pitch should be focused on why the deal is good for them."
- Bob Papes, Art of negotiation: Be willing to give in order to get
http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/20111010/NEWS/111019993

"Place a higher priority on discovering what a win looks like for the other person."
- Harvey Robbins

"There is only one way . . . to get anybody to do anything. And that is by making the other person want to do it."
- Dale Carnegie

In her talk, Maria Ploumaki described how difficult it can be to move a buck (the animal). Her father tried unsuccessfully. Her mother knew to hold the beard, which is the most sensitive area.

The Art Of Negotiation By Maria Ploumaki:
https://youtu.be/pjlPgJ1wBdM

People will tell you No (you can't have something, you can't do something, or something is not available). You need to negotiate to get a Yes. In short, do not take No for an answer.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/take-no-for-an-answer--not

Sounds like a negotiation to me.....

From 'Irreplaceable' by Beyonce Knowles:

Standing in the front yard
Telling me how I'm such a fool,
Talking 'bout
I'll never ever find a man like you,
You got me twisted.

You must not know 'bout me,
You must not know 'bout me.
I can have another you in a minute,
Matter fact, he'll be here in a minute.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EwViQxSJJQ