Step 1: Prepare for Battle
Stock up on snacks, caffeine, and a good lawyer. You'll need them.
Step 2: The Initial AssessmentStep 2: The Initial Assessment
Size up the situation, identify the enemy's strengths and weaknesses.
Step 3: The Opening SalvoStep 3: The Opening Salvo
Launch a surprise attack with a witty remark, a well-timed burn, or a strategically placed eye-roll.
Step 4: Establishing Trust (Ha! Good Luck with That)Step 4: Establishing Trust (Ha! Good Luck with That)
Achieve a delicate balance of occasional, carefully crafted insults and backhanded compliments.
Step 5: The Brutal Bargaining ProcessStep 6: The Brutal Bargaining Process
A delicate dance of concessions and passive-aggressive comments, all while maintaining a veneer of politeness.
Step 7: The Final ShowdownStep 7: The Final Showdown
A climactic, potentially explosive conclusion to the entire ordeal. May the odds be ever in your favor.