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The first and most important thing you have to know about negotiating is that you do not have to negotiate. As a process, negotiating is not risk free, so negotiate only if there is something for which you really want to negotiate. The person you negotiate with may be the person for whom you work. So when you go to negotiate, make your discussion into a problem-solving session, during which you focus on mutual gain. What to Say When You Get the Offer You should never feel that you need to accept an offer on the spot.