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How to Negotiate in a Foreign Country<\/h1>\n

You just arrived in China. You don\u2019t know the language, you barely know the culture, you are only there for 2-3 weeks so you won\u2019t have time to fully immerse yourself to learn properly. So you ask yourself, how could you possibly even try to negotiate with these people? Trust me, you can still negotiate just as well in a situation like this. Let me teach you how to negotiate in a foreign country.<\/p>\n

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How to Negotiate in a Foreign Country<\/h2>\n

First of all, negotiation is a game of push of pull. The seller wants to make the sale, at the highest price he\/she can, and you want that item, at the lowest price possible. So how can you get to that balanced price where both buyer and seller are happy.<\/p>\n

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Have a maximum price in mind \u2013 <\/strong>I can guarantee the seller has a minimum price he\/she would sell at, but getting to that price will be difficult. You need to be prepared and also have a maximum buying price in mind. This requires that you have an idea what the item usually goes for in the area.<\/p>\n

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Educate yourself on average prices <\/strong>\u2013 Should a kilo of rice cost 50 cents, a dollar, or 2 dollars? Although these margins are not high compared to when living in the Western world, the costs add up quickly if you are traveling for a long time. A few ways to educate yourself on the right prices include:<\/p>\n