Howard Raiffa, the best-selling author of the book “The Art and Science of Negotiation,” was with a friend when he bought his morning paper from an old, run-down newsstand. The counter, the paint, and the roof of the stand did not appeal to Raiffa’s friend. Neither did the owner, who was in a bad mood.
Raiffa left his money on the counter, interrupted his conversation with his friend, and greeted...
2. Mama's Boy
Illustration
Victor Yap
Fred is 32 years old and he is still single. One day a friend asked, “Why aren’t you married? Can’t you find a woman who will be a good wife?”
Fred replied, “Actually, I’ve found many women I wanted to marry, but when I bring them home to meet my parents, my mother doesn’t like them.”
His friend thinks for a moment and says, “I’ve got the perfect solution, just find a girl who’s just like your m...
