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you completely missed my point.
When my best offer is asked, I have already negotiated against myself. Negotiations are done at that point, period.
Why do you believe everyone negotiates like you do?
Many will not give you their bottom line at first in hopes of getting more.
Unfortunately I am not psychic. How do I know which type you are unless I ask you to reduce your price? It is a process of feeling out the other party to try and discover what their true bottom line is. It has nothing to do with courtesy.
I would love to be the car dealer when you come in. Do you really believe they give you their best price just because you ask for it.
Like I said, if you are offended by negotiations just don't do it.
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