Don’t provide your assets (inventions, time, buildings) without explicit protections. • Make guarantees of truthfulness part of any agreement. Tell them: “It will give me comfort and cost you nothing if what you say is true.” If they balk, watch out! • Put in your agreement the consequences of breaking the agreement. • Meet in person; it’s harder to hide things. In some cultures, many parties will not negotiate except in person, where the parties can observe each other. • If you feel uncomfortable that something has been left unsaid, ask them, “Is there anything else I should know?” Trust your
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