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Old Jul 16, 2019 | 1:38 pm
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Originally Posted by SeattleDavid
My strategy is to say "yes, but only if the seat you're offering me is better than this one." and then to ask them exactly which seat they are offering. And then I decide if it is actually better or not. I've always found this works well, since my initial 'yes' makes them feel I am being willing and helpful, even if the final decision is 'No'.
Wouldn't the reasonable response be "yes but only if the seat you're offering in exchange is better no worse than the one I'm in?"
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