Negotiation is currrently a political process that does not always work. When I was young my grandmother and I would go to a place where venders had their own wagons of fruits, vegetables and small buildings held butchers. She always negotiated and I think because we had Irish accents she always obtained her price. She also carried leather shopping bags which I still wish existed today. Also, long ago if a person was purchasing a car there was always room for negotiation. Today, to the best of my knowledge, there is no negotiating. All the ads state a set price without really stating that there can be any negotiations. As parents we have negotiated all the time with our children and grandchildren. We even have to argue with our pets. My granddaughter has two puppies that turn six months this month. They can be extremely difficult. The only way to make them behave is with a treat and that frequently includes trying to make them go outside. With children and grandchildren negotiations have become an art. Of course you see it all the time on the old TV shows such as “Leave it to Beaver,” “The Brady Bunch,” etc. In the reels on Facebook, there are a number of short ones that deal with contract marriages. A son or grandson, or a daughter or granddaughter ends up being forced to get married or they may not inherit a company, an estate and a huge fortune. It’s interesting. In the Good Gus series, the children negotiate but in a subtle manner. The series is available in both paperback and e-book form. In “Misplaced Trust” there are characters who do negotiate. It is easily available in e-book form. The Good Gus Series is available online at Kindle, Nook and Waterstones. Hard copies, personally autographed, are available through our website www.goodgusbooks.com along with past blogs for your reading enjoyment. Now available audio and videos for the Good Gus series on YouTube! Digitizing for all the books are available now on YouTube! “Misplaced Trust” is now available on Amazon in e-book form. It is also available digitally at www.misplacedtrustbook.com. If you are thinking of a Will or a Living Trust, “Misplaced Trust” with a five star rating on Amazon will give you the information you need to make an informed decision.