Negotiating Price

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1. Перевод слова pricePrice — цена Перевод слова Price concession — скидка с цены covering price — цена, в которую включены все услуги to pay a dear price for smth. — дорого заплатить за что-л. The Price came down. Цена снизилась. The Price is not negotiable. Цена не подлежит обсуждению. He can be had for a Price. Его ... Читать далее...
2. Childhood FitnessMom: Hold it right there. Put that candy bar down. Justin: Mom, I just wanted a snack To tide me over. Mom: Don’t you remember what Dad said about this family’s need to improve our level of Fitness? Justin: Only old people have to worry about getting fat. Mom: It’s not just about getting fat. ... Читать далее...
3. Describing Position and Location Within a GroupSelena: Don’t look now, but a big group of mothers are coming to this house To give you a piece of their mind. Justin: What?! I meant it as a joke. I Didn’t mean anything by it. Selena: You’ll have to tell that to Sally. She’s At the head of the group and she’s Flanked ... Читать далее...
4. Welcoming a HouseguestYousef: Why are you Rearranging the furniture? Rachel: My Aunt Susan called and she’s coming for a visit. It’ll be so nice to see her. It’s been a while since we’ve had a Houseguest. Yousef: Your crazy Aunt Susan? The one who Talks to herself all the time and makes funny noises? Rachel: Don’t be ... Читать далее...
5. Describing Men’s BodiesJustin: What are you Ogling at? Katrina: I’m watching those guys working across the street. Justin: Those Construction workers? Katrina: Yeah, those Prime examples of Manhood. There’s not a Flabby gut in the Bunch. Justin: I’m pretty sure they wouldn’t appreciate you watching them as though they were pieces of meat. Hasn’t anyone ever told ... Читать далее...
6. Negotiating With a Street VendorSean: Just look at the quality of that. You won’t find a finer one anywhere. Patrice: It’s nice, but it’s more than I want To spend. Sean: Okay, just for you, I’ll Knock off 10%. What do you say? Patrice: I think it’s still too Pricey. I think I’ll Pass. Sean: Wait! Don’t be so ... Читать далее...
7. Cooking a MealEmeril: Can you hand me that Pan? Rachel: This Pot? Emeril: No, that pan over there. I need To pan-fry these vegetables. Rachel: Wouldn’t be healthier if we Steamed the vegetables or Grilled them? Emeril: Maybe, but for this meal, I’m frying them in this pan. Rachel: Okay, do you want me To heat this ... Читать далее...
8. Kitchen AppliancesVictoria: As you can see, this Executive apartment is Fully equipped. When you called and asked for the best available apartment, I thought of this one immediately. Just look at this kitchen! All of the Appliances are Top of the line. Justin: Do you mind if I Take a closer look? I like to cook. ... Читать далее...
9. Negotiating With a Street VendorSean: Just look at the quality of that. You won’t find a finer one anywhere. Patrice: It’s nice, but it’s more than I want To spend. Sean: Okay, just for you, I’ll Knock off 10%. What do you say? Patrice: I think it’s still too Pricey. I think I’ll Pass. Sean: Wait! Don’t be so ... Читать далее...
10. Using GPS When DrivingJustin: Okay, we’re ready. Let’s get on the road. Fay: Wait! We don’t know where we’re going. We’re strangers in a strange land. Where’s our Guide? Justin: We don’t need a guide. See this? It’s GPS and it’ll help us Navigate to where we want to go. Fay: I’m not sure it’s reliable. We’re in ... Читать далее...
11. Using Electronics While TravelingJustin: Are you nearly Packed? Marsha: Almost. Let’s see, I have Wall chargers for my cell phone and other Devices, extra Memory cards for my camera, and Noise-canceling headphones for the airplane. Justin: Oh, yeah, I forgot to pack my headphones. I’d better Dig them out right now. Marsha: I’ve also packed Portable batteries for ... Читать далее...
12. Перевод слова proposalProposal — предложение, проект Перевод слова Alternative proposal — контрпроект insurance proposals — правила страхования proposal of peace — предложение о мире a proposal falls through — план терпит неудачу He is ready to agree to the Proposal. Он готов согласиться на это предложение. He put the Proposal to his wife. Он сделал предложение своей ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы come to terms[come to terms] {v. phr.} To reach an agreement. Management and the labor union came to terms about a new arrangement and a strike was prevented....
14. A Practical JokeJoey: I’ve had it! I’m not going to Take it anymore. Rachel: What’s the matter? Joey: I’m sick and tired of Being the butt of Chandler’s Practical jokes. One of these days, he’s really going to get someone hurt. Rachel: Oh, no. What has he done now? Joey: I went back to my office after ... Читать далее...
15. Eating Contaminated FoodRachel: This tastes Funny. Sergey: It’s fine. There’s nothing wrong with it. Rachel: It tastes like it’s Tainted or something. Don’t you Detect a funny Metallic taste? Sergey: No, it’s perfectly fine. Just eat it. Rachel: I swear there’s something Off about this food. I’m not eating Adulterated food. There’s probably Poison in here and ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы price on one’s head[price on one’s head] {n. phr.} Reward offered to anyone whocatches a thief or a murderer. The hotel manager learned that thequiet man taken from his room by the police was a murderer with aprice on his head....
17. Traveling to Less Popular SitesVanessa: Put away that Guidebook. I want our vacation to be exciting and Unique, not Cookie cutter. Tourists all visit the same Sites. I want To explore and go to some places Off the beaten path. Justin: That would be fine except we’ve never traveled to Podville before and we don’t speak the language. How ... Читать далее...
18. Price GougingPedro: Why are you changing the prices on all of those items in the store? Elisa: Haven’t you heard? There’s a Hurricane coming. People will be Stocking up on Basic necessities. Pedro: I know that, but that still doesn’t explain why you’ve decided To jack up prices. Elisa: There’s nothing wrong with taking advantage of ... Читать далее...
19. Mergers and AcquisitionsMarisol: What do you think of the big announcement this morning? Lamar: That our company is going To merge with McQ Corp.? From what I’ve Heard through the grapevine, this isn’t a Merger but a Hostile takeover. Marisol: But the CEO said this morning that our company and McQ Corp. are Equals in this merger, ... Читать далее...
20. Tough NegotiationsI’m not what you would call The world’s best negotiator, but sometimes it’s necessary to engage in a Tough negotiation. Take, for instance, the time I had to Renew the Lease on my apartment. This was Back in college, when I was renting a small Studio in the Miracle Mile area of Los Angeles. When ... Читать далее...
21. Price of PublicityIn other words publicity is public notice or attention. Many people dream of being famous. They admire different celebrities whose photographs are published on almost every page of many newspapers and magazines, who appear in numerous talk shows and act in different films. The mass media have created ‘the cult of celebrity’. Some actors, singers ... Читать далее...
22. Enjoying NatureCharles: This is what I call The great outdoors. Look at that Stunning view! Rachel: This is truly Jaw-dropping. We’re in the middle of one of the most Pristine areas of the world where Wildlife lives in its Natural habitat. Charles: It’s almost like living in the middle of the Wilderness, isn’t it? I bet ... Читать далее...
23. Перевод слова percentPercent — процент Перевод слова Percent by volume — объемный процент accurate within 1 percent — с точностью до 1 процента to overvalue the home by X percent — переоценивать дом на X процентов The value has increased half a Percent. Значение выросло на половину процента. I agree with you a hundred Percent. Я согласен ... Читать далее...
24. Liberal and Conservative NewsBill: Why are you reading that Rag? Rachel: I enjoy reading it. I like its News coverage and its Incisive commentaries. Bill: That’s nothing but a Liberal propaganda rag. You can’t believe a thing they Print in there. Rachel: That’s not true. The news stories are Objective and Unbiased. This magazine isn’t like the newspapers ... Читать далее...
25. Movie theater popcorn costs more than fillet mignonMovie theater popcorn apparently costs more per ounce than fillet mignon. You’re probably aware that if you go to the movies these days, you should probably show up well fed. Concession stand snacks and drinks are downright expensive, and if you see a lot of movies, you’ve probably considered sneaking your own into the theater. ... Читать далее...
26. Breaching Computer SecurityJin: Did you hear what happened to McQ Corp? Dina: No, what? Jin: Hackers were able to get Unauthorized access to its computer systems and cause a lot of problems over the weekend. They destroyed Data and Rendered the system Unusable. In fact, the entire system Crashed. Dina: I hadn’t heard that. Why McQ Corp? ... Читать далее...
27. Перевод слова laborLabor — труд, работа Перевод слова Labor of many moons — работа на большой срок labor certification — справка о наличии профессии labor-intensive commodity — трудоемкий товар labor hours contract — контракт с оплатой рабочего времени She had a difficult Labor. У нее был нелегкий труд. He rested from his Labors. Он отдыхал от своих ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы at all costs[at all costs] {adv. phr.} At any expense of time, effort, or money. Regardless of the results. Mr. Jackson intended to save his son’s eyesight at all costs. Carl is determined to succeed in his new job at all costs....
29. Значение идиомы in terms of[in terms of] {prep.} 1. In the matter of; on the subject of;especially about; about. He spoke about books in terms of theirpublication. What have you done in terms affixing the house? The children ate a great many hot dogs at the party. In terms ofmoney, they ate $20 worth. 2. As to the amount ... Читать далее...
30. Types of Story EndingsHamid: I just finished a really good book. I thought the characters were Headed toward a Tragic ending, but there was a Twist near the end, and everything turned out well. It was so Satisfying! Rachel: It sounds Sappy to me. Hamid: It wasn’t sappy at all. It was just a happy ending. I know ... Читать далее...
31. Negotiating SalaryRenaldo: Hello, may I speak to Simone Otto? Simone: This is Simone. May I ask who’s calling? Renaldo: This is Renaldo Garcia at Cinetect. You Interviewed for a position with me last week. Simone: Oh, yes, of course. How are you? Renaldo: I’m doing well. The reason I’m calling is that I was very impressed ... Читать далее...
32. Negotiating a Peace TreatyAhmed: Have you heard the news? Menna: The Nations of Palicia and Isram have signed a Peace treaty. This means that there will be an immediate Ceasefire and an end to Hostilities. This is a Historic day! Ahmed: I never thought I’d live to see this day. Has everything been Settled? Menna: Only the most ... Читать далее...
33. Negotiating a Business DealGia: Why are the Negotiations on this Deal taking so long? I thought we would be Putting the finishing touches on it by now. Logan: The other side is Holding out for more Concessions. I don’t know what they’re thinking. They made some pretty big Demands at the start and I think we’ve Given in ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы in view of[in view of] {prep.} After thinking about; because of. Schoolswere closed for the day in view of the heavy snowstorm. In view ofrising labor costs, many companies have turned to automation. Syn.:IN THE LIGHT OF....
35. Getting a Mortgage LoanKiko: Figuring out how to fill out this Mortgage loan application is like trying to read a foreign language. I don’t know what all these terms mean. Rafael: Let’s see if we can figure it out together. I think we want a Fixed-rate mortgage, not an Adjustable-rate mortgage. We want To lock in a good ... Читать далее...
36. Avoiding Topics in ConversationLila: Why aren’t you dating? I have so many friends who would love to go out with you. George: Let’s Change the subject. Talking about my Love life isn’t very interesting. Lila: But really, you’re not getting any younger and… George: Moving on! Have you seen any good movies lately? Lila: Listen, all of your ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы bring to terms[bring to terms] {v. phr.} To make agree or do; make surrender. The two brothers were brought to terms by their father for riding the bicycle. The war won’t end until we bring the enemy to terms. Contrast: COME TO TERMS....
38. Using InfographicsMario: That’s a lot of Text in your proposal. Are you sure people are going To take the time to read all of that? Cleo: It’s a Complex proposal with a lot of Moving parts. I can’t Simplify it without leaving out Essentials. Mario: What you need are Infographics. You can Encapsulate and communicate a ... Читать далее...
39. Asking for Clarification in a Business MeetingI was Negotiating a contract with a new business Partner, and we had a meeting to Clarify the Terms. Bill: If I understand the terms correctly, the length of the contract would be one year with a one-year Option. Is that correct? Ms. Samuels: Do you mean The contract for equipment rental or the one ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы labor movement[labor movement] {n.} Groups which form, strengthen, and increasemembership in labor unions. His father was connected with the labormovement in the 1920’s....