Have you ever gotten a contract for something and not really understood what it says? Contracts, whether they are for business or everyday things like phones, are hard to read. But they are important both for business and everyday life. So, it's useful to know how to read them or at least be able to ask questions about them.
Here we'll introduce you to essential phrases that will help you better understand and negotiate contracts. Take a look at the tables below and get ready to negotiate!
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Here we'll introduce you to essential phrases that will help you better understand and negotiate contracts. Take a look at the tables below and get ready to negotiate!
Asking About a Contract
Below, you'll find different questions that you can use to ask about a contract. Use them when you don't understand, are looking for clarification, or want to ask for someone's opinion about the contract.What are your views on the offer?
When talking about contracts, it can be useful to talk about them with others in your company. To ask for someone's opinion about a contract or what is in a contract, use the sentence pattern What are your views on + THING?. In response, the person would give you their opinion. For example like this I think it could be better.
Did you read the fine print?
Fine print is text in a contract that is purposefully written smaller and placed out of the way. This is often done so that it is not noticed. It's very important to read this text because there is a reason the contract writer is trying to hide it from you. Be aware of this when negotiating contracts!
Talking About a Contract
The following phrases are examples of comments that you could make about a contract. Have a look and use them for inspiration the next time you're reading over a contract.What's the catch?
This is a phrase often used during negotiations when something sounds too good to be true. This phrase signals that you believe there are hidden problems or drawbacks to the thing you are being presented. Someone might respond to this phrase by explaining those possible drawbacks. For example, they might say something like If you accept the contract then you will be transferred to a new city.
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Take the next step and use what you’ve learned! Check out this topic’s dialogue unit and practice the phrases in a variety of exercises. Test your knowledge and get ready for real life conversations!
Thank you for meeting me to talk about the new sales contract.en
It's in both our best interests to sign this contract as quickly as possible. How should we proceed?en
Let's look over the main articles and make sure everything is in order.en
