Let the buyer beware buying a car as in marriage --- To Marie's point In one-off deals, where a person does not expect to see the other party after the transaction, like selling a car the rule is let the buyer beware (caveat emptor). Manipulation and misrepresentation must be anticipated and even expected.

In on-going relationships we seek to persuade if we know that the relationship will be long-term, and we may need or depend upon their amiable cooperation.

For example, successful marriages depend upon persuasion over manipulation - and a good measure of compromise with practical skills in diplomatic negotiation.

Source author: John D. Hipsley jhipsley@igc.org