Reverse Karen
Use of higher Authority
- buying car
- negotiate price
- salesperson “needs to” ask the boss
- boss said no
- higher price
How to use it yourself
- you need the approval of your “business partner”
- can be called/discussed with
- can be consulted between visits
- can also be added to written contracts
- business partner can also be your cat
Third Party - Why i
- mediators
- strengthen relationships
- better outcomes
- consultants
- logical problem solving
- impartial third party
Third Party - Why ii
- arbitrators
- can dictate an outcome
- always a settlement
- conciliators
Third Party - When
- emotional or stressful environment
- lack of expertise
- too much ego
- high motivation
- backup tactic