[Amrita]

Originally Posted by Mikeyy

Yes thanks for the video. But I have to admit after being in those types of negotiations overseas I could feel the jet lag creeping in. And because I don't speak the language who won?

Ah, Mikeyy, had you shown them your chandelier tricks, they might have fled leaving all their pearls behind for you! That would've been the best negotiation technique! Just kidding!

[Mikeyy]

Amrita, I'll have to come to Tianjin soon and try some tricks. Should I bring my own chandelier.

[Amrita]

You are most welcome to come - but chandelier tricks are not permitted here!

[Mikeyy]

Originally Posted by Amrita

You are most welcome to come - but chandelier tricks are not permitted here!

Thats OK that was Terry's trick anyway. I have all new tricks. Unseen in China.

[Amrita]

This is another link to the video.....am new at this thing, so do forgive me if this is a repetition!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFN5v8ClxPo

[GemGeek]

Why Amrita, you're a STAR!

[Miriam Reed]

Originally Posted by Amrita

I did not buy the small and short length strands. I was able to convince these people that I need sizes and lengths exactly as I asked for, and they provided them for me....., some were even slightly bigger!

I agree that it is not international market standard, and that is what I have been able to convince a few of the factories about....at least for their supplies to me.

Good for you. I wish I spoke Chinese. I liked the way you dealt with the girl in the video. You seemed firm and unmovable about what you wanted, but polite and respectful rather than argumentative. It must have worked.

[Amrita]

Thanks, Blaire and Miriam! Yes, it did work!

[Hanaleimom]

Amrita,
It's nice to "meet" you. Although I did not understand, your firm but polite negotiation shined through. Thank you for sharing.

[Amrita]

Originally Posted by Hanaleimom

Amrita,
It's nice to "meet" you. Although I did not understand, your firm but polite negotiation shined through. Thank you for sharing.

Thanks, Cathy! I just happened to have a video of a situation that was being discussed in Jeremy's wonderful article and it seemed so relevant to post a link here....although it is a bit embarrasing to make an "appearance" here in this way....