So, no one ever exactly sat down and taught me how to negotiate when I was a kid, but like children do, I was wont to negotiate the offer of good behavior for an extra round of cream cheese and jelly sandwiches. Those skills can sometimes follow you into your later life, and if you’ve got negotiation skills, this car quiz will suss them out. And if you don’t, taking this car buying quiz will help you realize your secret weaknesses and beef up before you head off to buy your next car, truck, or day-old bagels from the bakery down the block.
So, are you a good negotiator?
1. When someone gives you a price on an item, you:
- Assume that’s the best price and pay up (1)
- Hesitate, ask a few more questions, and then take your time to decide (3)
- Thank them and walk out of the store to contemplate the purchase (2)
2. When beginning the process of negotiation, you’ll say something like:
- “Let’s negotiate.” (1)
- “So, maybe you can help me out…” (2)
- “You may be interested in this idea…” (3)
3. The process of negotiation is all about:
- Muscle (2)
- Determining what both parties want to get out of the deal (3)
- Pulling a fast one! (1)
4. When negotiating, getting emotional can:
- Win you a sympathy vote (2)
- Make for some great shouting matches! (1)
- Ruin your shot at making the most practical decision for your situation (3)
5. When you’re presented with a contract to sign, your instinct is to:
- Sign on that dotted line, quick! (1)
- I’ll have my lawyer look over that, thank you. (2)
- Make sure you verbally go over all aspects of the contract before you sign (3)
6. Your friends sometimes refer to you as:
- The 2-for-1 Champ (3)
- The Writer of the Rule Book (2)
- A loose cannon (1)
7. In order to ensure you get what you want, you:
- Always have a plan B (3)
- Stomp your foot and refuse to leave if you don’t (1)
- Suggest a whole bunch of different alternatives to the person you’re negotiating with (2)
8. It’s probably not the best move to say:
- “Psych!” (2)
- “Oh, what do you think is a fair price?” (3)
- “I really need to do this today.” (1)
9. A bird in the hand is worth:
- Depends on what kind of bird it is (2)
- 2 in the bush (3)
- A trip to the doc to make sure you don’t have Avian Flu (1)
10. The best outcome when negotiating is:
- To victoriously get what I want and gloat (2)
- To create a win-win (3)
- To walk away with my dignity intact (1)
(Mostly 1’s) Car Quiz Says…You’re A Nervous Nelly!
So yes, this is just a car buying quiz, but negotiating isn’t just something you do when you want to buy a car. And negotiation doesn’t have to be a slimy word, either, even on CarWoo! so you don’t have any reason to be so standoffish about asking for what you want. Remember – the worst they can say is no, so kick over that hurdle of rejection and start asking for what you want in an effective way. And bringing along cake never hurts.
(Mostly 2’s) Car Quiz Says…You’re A Little Heavy-Handed
Jeez, pushy much? The whole trick is to make someone feel like you’re both getting what you want, not that you’re pulling a fast one on them, their family, and their sick dog. Car buying quiz says if you do wind up with what you want, no one likes a sore winner, so be sure to inject a little grace into your End Zone dance, buddy.
(Mostly 3’s) Car Quiz Says…You’re a Natural
Grace under fire, huh? Even though this was a car buying quiz, your abilities will take you far in all aspects of negotiation, because everyone can appreciate a diplomat who understands what everyone wants. Now, why don’t you put your skills to good use and go buy a brand new car.
