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In certain circumstances, it is okay to stretch the truth to get a bargain.
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Intentionally stretching the truth to secure a bargain is dishonest and risks damaging trust, relationships, and your reputation — and can sometimes be illegal (fraud or misrepresentation). That said, negotiation allows legitimate tactics like persuasion, selective emphasis, and "puffery" (sales talk) that are not factual claims. The safe practice is to avoid false statements of fact, be transparent about what you can and cannot promise, and use honest negotiation techniques (asking questions, making concessions, focusing on value).
Intentionally stretching the truth to secure a bargain is dishonest and risks damaging trust, relationships, and your reputation — and can sometimes be illegal (fraud or misrepresentation). That said, negotiation allows legitimate tactics like persuasion, selective emphasis, and "puffery" (sales talk) that are not factual claims. The safe practice is to avoid false statements of fact, be transparent about what you can and cannot promise, and use honest negotiation techniques (asking questions, making concessions, focusing on value).
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