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How can you check a negotiation claim without accusing someone of lying?

Suppose a supplier says a delivery date is unusually difficult. The statement might be accurate, mistaken, or strategic. Asking what assumptions and records support the estimate can move the discussion toward something both sides can examine. It does not reveal private motives or guarantee an honest answer.

3–7 min

Questions you could explore

  • Which neutral question would make the claim easier to verify?
  • What shared standard could help resolve the disagreement?

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