“Attitudes & Emotions Check list”: A tool for effective negotiation.
The “Attitudes & Emotions Check list” is taken from: “Negotiation Handbook for Couples: From conflict to connection” In addition to this book being downloaded it is also available in Kindle Format on Amazon.
In this entry, I’m going to share with you a tool for negotiating with your partner my: “Attitudes & Emotions Check list”. This is a self-rating instrument, that can give you some perspective on how you are doing with your negotiation with your partner. When you have entered into a negotiation with your partner, rate yourself in terms of how well you have handled your attitude and feelings. Remember that negotiation is as much about emotions and how you approach your partner as it is about the issue you are negotiating. Even if you don’t read the book you can use this checklist to improve your skills in this area.
Rate yourself:
I’ve put this here to show you the checklist. All the self-rating charts are also at the end of this book in the appendix for you to make copies.
Rate your self on the scale below
Attitudes & Emotions
| Calmness | 1….2…..3……4…..5……6……7….8 |
| Respectfulness | 1….2…..3……4…..5……6……7….8 |
| Agreeability | 1….2…..3……4…..5……6……7….8 |
| Flexible | 1….2…..3……4…..5……6……7….8 |
| Self-Monitoring | 1….2…..3……4…..5……6……7….8 |
| Monitoring Your Partner | 1….2…..3……4…..5……6……7….8 |
These guidelines have worked well for other couples, so go ahead and give it a try and see how you can make it work for you.
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Attitudes & Emotions Check list
Many of these attitudes and emotions are common sense, but under pressure we are distracted and forget how important these attitudes and emotions are. This chart can be used as a way to remind and rate your self about having the right attitudes and emotions.
I’ve put this here to show you the checklist. All the self-rating charts are also at the end of this book in the appendix for you to make copies.
Rate yourself:
Attitudes & Emotions
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| Calmness | 1….2…..3……4…..5……6……7….8 |
| Respectfulness | 1….2…..3……4…..5……6……7….8 |
| Agreeability | 1….2…..3……4…..5……6……7….8 |
| Flexible | 1….2…..3……4…..5……6……7….8 |
| Self-Monitoring | 1….2…..3……4…..5……6……7….8 |
| Monitoring Your Partner | 1….2…..3……4…..5……6……7….8 |
Hope this helps with your next negotiation with your partner.