Why Are Some People So Good at Haggling?

Imagine you're at a market and want to buy a toy. Some people say, 'I'll take it for $2!', and the seller agrees. But others just pay full price. Why? People who are good at haggling know how to make their offer sound fair, like they’re giving the seller a better deal in return. It’s almost like playing a game where both sides win.

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  1. A kid at a fair says 'I’ll take this candy for $1!' and the seller says yes.
  2. Your friend buys an ice cream cone by saying, 'I just paid $3 for my lunch, this should be half that!'
  3. At a fruit market, someone offers 50% less than the asking price, and the seller takes it.

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