Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
【问题】What does the man say about good negotiators?
【原文】 They are sensitive to the dynamics of a negotiation.他们对谈判的动态很敏感。
【问题】What does the man say maybe the most important thing to a successful negotiator?
【原文】 And perhaps most importantly, they know when to stop.也许最重要的是,他们知道什么时候该停下来。
【问题】How is a good negotiator different from a poor one?
【原文】Good negotiators learn fast.好的谈判者学得快。
【问题】What is the first stage of a negotiation according to a man?
【原文】There are about six stages of a negotiation: get to know the other side谈判大致有六个阶段:了解对方。
原文:
W: Mr. Green, what do you think makes a successful negotiator?
M: Well, that’s hard to define. But I think successful negotiators have several things in common. They are always polite and rational people. They are firm but flexible. They can recognize power and know how to use it. They are sensitive to the dynamics of the negotiation. The way of rises
and falls and how it may change direction. They project the image of confidence, and perhaps most importantly, they know when to stop.
W: And, what about an unsuccessful negotiator?
M: Well, this is probably all of us when we start out. We are probably immature and over-trusting. Too emotional or aggressive. We are unsure of ourselves and we want to be liked by everyone. Good negotiators learn fast. Poor negotiators remain like that and go on losing negotiations.
W: In your opinion, can the skills of negotiation be taught?
M: Well, you can teach someone how to prepare for a negotiation. There are perhaps six stages in every negotiation. Get to know the other side. State your goals. Start the process. Clarify areas of disagreement or conflict. Reassess your position. Making acceptable compromises. And finally, reach some agreement in principle. These stages can be studied. And strategies to be used in each can be planned beforehand. But I think, the really successful negotiator is probably born with six sense about responding appropriately to the situation at hand.
W: The artistic sense you’ve just described?
M: Yes. That’s right.