A process in which two or more sides talk to reach an agreement or solve a problem. It often involves compromise, where each side gives up something to gain something else.
From Latin 'negotiatio' meaning 'business, trade', from 'negotium' meaning 'business'. It entered English through French and was first used for commercial dealings.
Negotiation isn’t just for diplomats and CEOs—kids negotiate bedtimes, friends negotiate plans, and workers negotiate salaries. Real skill in negotiation often comes from listening well and understanding what the other side truly needs.
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