Face Saving

One concept. Four tiers of command. Which do you speak?

Category: Negotiation

Foundational Lexiconletting them look good
Executive Parlancedignity preservation
Scholarly Discoursehonor maintenance
Babel ZenithFace Saving
Origin: Cross-Cultural Negotiation

Etymology & Meaning

Allowing the other party to maintain their dignity in defeat.

In the Boardroom

Giving them a win they can announce even as you get what you want.

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