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Napoleonponapa Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

English Expression ( bad cop and good cop)

Dear All:

What is the synonym of ( good cop and bad cop)? .eg within the context: Super country is trying both to threaten and coax the other country in order to reach a particular goal.

Thanks


(orry to coax not to hoax)
  

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"Good cop/bad cop" is a technique sometimes used in negotiations. However, it is more commonly considered to be an interrogation technique. You might also call it a "friend and foe" technique.

— Yankee

  • "Good cop/bad cop" is a technique sometimes used in negotiations.
  • However, it is more commonly considered to be an interrogation technique.
  • You might also call it a "friend and foe" technique.
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"Good cop/bad cop" is a technique sometimes used in negotiations. However, it is more commonly considered to be an interrogation technique.

You might also call it a "friend and foe" technique.
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How about "carrot and stick"?
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