A couple of days ago, I posted a question asking if it was okay to use " bottom line " in a context like this. To make sure I figured it out, I am uploading another made up of conversation now, and I

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A couple of days ago, I posted a question asking if it was okay to use " bottom line " in a context like this. To make sure I figured it out, I am uploading another made up of conversation now, and I would be gratefulf if you could have a look A: how much is he asking? B: he wants 10 dollars for it but I am sure he would settle for 8 dollars. A: 10 dollars?! It is outrageous for a box of match. Ask him what his bottom line is. Now the sales person jumps in and says " I want 10 and that is my bottom line. I won't drop the price by even a dollar. B: why don't you meet us halfway and give it for 8 dollars. I hope I used the expressions, including "bottom line", used when negotiating the price in the right way. Now, another question just popped into my head. If a person keeps acting weird,or annoying others or keeps taking their anger out on others for no reason, we would say smth like , translated word for word, What is his aim/goal? I am sure this means a different thing in English. In English, people would use " what is her or his problem " in a context in which we would say "what is his goal". Please have a look and make adjustments to my writing to make it look more natural. Not a native speaker but trying to speak and write at a native level for the past 5 and a half years. Thanks everybody

22 mars 2022 10:25

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Bottom Line can be used in this fashion, but it is usually substituted with "Bottom Dollar" when talking about negotiating money. I would make the following edits: - Assuming the item was a box of matches. - No need to keep using the word "dollar(s)" as it is already confirmed that we are talking about money. -The person selling the item is a "Seller" not a Sales Person. A Sales Person sells goods for retail, or for a company as employment. -If one wants 10, and the offer is 8, this would mean that 9 is halfway. -They are not "giving" it, they are selling it. A: How much is he asking? B: He wants 10 dollars for it, but I am sure he would settle for 8. A: 10 dollars?! That is outrageous for a box of matches. Ask him what his bottom dollar is. Now the seller jumps in and says: "I want 10 and that is the lowest I will go. I won't drop the price any further." B: How about you meet us halfway and sell it for 9? Regarding your afterthought. "What is your Problem" is common, and nowadays, so are phrases that are looser or maybe considered more slang, but sound more natural, or real, like: What is wrong with him? What's his deal? What the heck is going on with this guy? That person has issues. ...and looser yet: What is her malfunction? What is he/she going on about? That person woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Who peed in their cereal this morning? Someone needs a nap. Hope this helps!!! Cheers HDwithDG2

22 mars 2022

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