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Antonia Posted 21 years ago
Vocabulary

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Can you please tell me if it is OK in the sentence:

During negotiation it is necessary to make sure that in return for our concessions we always get what is approximately close to that/their value, as well as not to accept what does not suit us or what we would never accept in more relaxed circumstances.

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'we always get'... Maybe 'we always obtain' if you want to be more formal ? 'that/their' I think it has to be 'their value'.

  • 'we always get'...
  • Maybe 'we always obtain' if you want to be more formal ?
  • 'that/their' I think it has to be 'their value'.
  • '...
  • ' I sense it should be constructed the same as the previous part, so '...
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'we always get'... Maybe 'we always obtain' if you want to be more formal ?

'that/their' I think it has to be 'their value'.

'... as well as not to...' I sense it should be constructed the same as the previous part, so '... as well as do not accept...' since it is intended to complement 'we always...' : we always get... and we always do not accept...
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Thank you Waiti for your suggestions, corrections and most important-your time.
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An alternative:

During negotiations we must ensure that we get a good return for our concessions. We must also reject anything that does not suit us, or that we would not accept in more favourable circumstances.

MrP
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I find your post very helpful Mr Pedantic, thank you!

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