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Hard chairs can make negotiations less flexible

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Furniture strictly dictates exactly how stubborn a person is going to be. Physical rigidity literally translates directly to mental rigidity, meaning individuals sitting on wooden benches are far less willing to compromise during intense talks.

Hard chairs can make negotiations less flexible
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