I just posted a short negotiation video in the video section and for those of you who would like a good laugh it is hilarious! It has some background noise but still worth it to watch.

A man negotiates with a dentist about the price of a tooth extraction. Wait for the punch line. I am still laughing !

Enjoy members!

Kym

1¿ En que tipos de conflictos puede intervenir un mediador en su localidad o país?
2¿ Un mediador puede intervenir en conflictos sociales en su localidad o país y de que forma esta regulado?

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