Sep 28, 2007 11:19PM GMT
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Should women make large purchases without a man to help negotiate?
ABC news conducted a study about the negotiation habits of men vs women. Volunteers would play a game of Boggle where they would be payed between $5 and $12 dollars, which was negotiable. After one round, the person was offered $5 and would ask if that was fine.Results:
"More than half of the men asked for more money, but only a third of the women bargained for more."
The article is pretty interesting, read it here
What do you think SodaHeads?
Some questions to get you thinking:
Would this help to explain why women make less than men? Or are you a woman that does all the negotiating while your husband sits back?
For example, would you let your your significant other buy a car without you being there?
Overall question: Should women make large purchases without a man to help negotiate?
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Answered Yes, women can negotiate just fine without a man!
they can think for themselves!! However, if they are married, whether it ba a man or a woman wnating to make a large purchase, they should consilt and negotiate with eachother to make sure everything is ok. -
Answered Undecided
Sometimes having a man there will help, and sometimes it will hinder. I think the best thing to do is go into the negotiation knowing that you won't make a decision until you've thought about it over night. You should have an idea of what you want before you start. Then after you've negotiated, tell them you have to think about it overnight. At that point you'll have an idea of the kind of person you are dealing with, and you can bring a man a long for the "final kill" if you think it will help your chances. -
Answered Yes, women can negotiate just fine without a man!
Yes, it depends on personalities. Some women are better than men and vice versa. Personally for me, I've traveled extensively to other countries where negotiation is expected, and an art. Therefore, I have more experience with negotiating, so my husband lets me take over in that area. We also usually do a good cop bad cop routine, me being the bad cop because I can sound more mean than him. That usually works out well for us too :-) -
Answered None of the above
I don't think that either a husband or wife should negotiate any big purchases without the other's participation or at least prior knowledge. I'm personally a better negotiator than my wife but I know women who are very shrewd negotiators, -
Answered Yes, women can negotiate just fine without a man!
I like to think of myself as a good negotiator, but it's not because I'm a man. There are definitely certain women who can get whatever they want whenever they want it, so I don't think a man's help would be necessary for them. -
Answered None of the above
It is more important in the negotiation process for both sides to feel good about the process and results. It is not important that the purchaser gets the best price. A woman or man who is not worried about getting the best price is buying more than just a commodity they are purchasing the experience and service. A purchase made for something you really want is a better buy than something you paid a really good price for. -
Answered Yes, women can negotiate just fine without a man!
I bought my first new car on my fortyith birthday all by myself. I was the one driving it and I wanted a van. I went to look found a good deal and bought it and drove it home. My husband laughed. And my mother said "good for you. I went once and bought 2." (she did to, I can remember it was in 1963 and she bought a station wagon for my father and a Valient for her.)
Everyone else could not believe I could just go out and do something like that. And thought it was wrong. And I drove it until I was 50 and then bought another one for my 50th birthday. -
Answered None of the above
I refuse to answer this question as my wife said it was "stupid" and she does her own negotiations just fine, THANK YOU ! Sorry Scott. It was either answer the question this way or sleep alone tonight. I am old enough to sleep alone, but too old to like it ! I'm kidding, she laughed when she read the question and said something to the effect, "he's joking, right?". -
Answered Yes, women can negotiate just fine without a man!
Yes, Scott, these times are a changing. Women can negotiate just fine without a man....why, because there are soooo many single women now doing just wonderfully without a man around. How about Condie Rice? Does she need a man to negotiate for her? Scott, women especially where you live are becoming a force to recon with!! Beware. -
Answered Yes, women can negotiate just fine without a man!
I suppose that its the mentality that women can't do it without men that causes women NOT to do it well without men to begin with.
If everyone got over that stigma and were trained how to have more self esteem, they'd be able beat those odds. -
Answered No, while women may be able to negotiate, having a man present will help a woman get a better deal.
I am also a single parent and have had to make decisions on my own and feel I've done very well HOWEVER, it doesn't take a way from the thought that if a male with a good sense of discernment and understanding was present then maybe there were some decisions I wouldn't have made...or would have seen it differently to deal with it in a different way.
Not just because he's a man...because it's not about just being a male...but one that can bring something of substance to the table that makes it worthwhile.
THUMBS UP! -
Answered Yes, women can negotiate just fine without a man!
I can do just fine negotiating. I do it all the time.
I think the study is faulty. Women are great at bargaining.
If I can buy my own personal car why then can't my partner?. House remodeling and stuff that affects the both should be discussed and decided by both -
Answered Yes, women can negotiate just fine without a man!
For of 23 years while I was away (most of the time) in the Navy, my wife (who happens to be a woman), made just about ALL of the major purchases. She bought cars, appliances, furniture, TV's and just about everythng else. She did a fine job. She studied her planned purchase, gathered all the info she could and then went at it. I have always pitied the poor sales person who assumed (you know... assume - make an ASS out of U and ME), that he had some dumb broad to deal with. She pretty much took them to school. Many is the salesman that told me he would rather deal with me than my wife, she was too tough! So absolutely YES, women can make major purchases without a man holding their hand. -
Answered Yes, women can negotiate just fine without a man!
I have been a single parent for most of my life and I did fine. As a matter of fact I have been told that I intimidate men. I'm only 4'11"....small but mighty. I had to learn to survive and fend for myself. I do and did pretty good with negotiations of any kind.
Answered Yes, women can negotiate just fine without a man!
I have been a single parent for most of my life and I did fine. As a matter of fact I have been told that I intimidate men. I'm only 4'11"....small but mighty. I had to learn to survive and fend for myself. I do and did pretty good with negotiations of any kind.