商务英语:讨价还价(二)
做买卖肯定要讨价还价,在进退之间求得双方利益的最大化。下面就是几段讨价还价的小对话,供您参考。
(8)
A: We’re not going to be able to get together on price.
在价格上我们的看法似乎无法达成一致。
B: Why not?
怎么会呢?
A: Your bid is much higher than your competitor’s.
你们的价钱比起其他公司高出太多了。
B: I’ll check back with my head office for you.
这个我回头会跟总公司查核一下。
(9)
A: I’ve got good news.
我有好消息告诉你。
B: What is it?
什么好消息?
A: The head office agreed to the lower price you asked for.
总公司已同意你要求的低价格。
B: Good. Now we can go ahead and write up the order.
好极了,现在我们可以准备下单了。
(10)
A: What are your discount terms?
折扣的条件是什么?
B: We give a 2% discount for cash.
付现的话折扣2%。
A: Is that all?
只能这样吗?
B: Yes, that is the best we can do.
是的,这是我们的最低价了。
(11)
A: What are your discount terms?
你们的折扣条件如何?
B: 2-10-net-30.
10天内2%折扣,30天全款。
A: Let’s see, that means a 2% discount if paid within ten days.
哦。那是说如果10天内付款,有2%的折扣。
B: Yes, and full payment is due within 30 days.
是的,如果在30天内付款就没有折扣。
(12)
A: I’m glad that you could see me today.
真高兴你今天能来。
B: Yes, we only have one more item to take care of.
是啊,要谈的只剩下一项而已了。
A: That’s right. We have to work out the final price.
是的,我们得把最后的价格敲定。
B: It’s time to get down to business now.
是进入正题的时候啦。
(13)
A: We’re ready to place our order.
我们准备好下订单了。
B: Glad to hear that.
太好了。
A: Can I give it to you now?
现在就下给你,可以吗?
B: I’m all ears.
洗耳恭听。