Salary negotiation
Neutral Polite
What it really means
Politely discussing pay after an offer to try to improve it. In the UK it's acceptable to negotiate once, backed by market rates or your experience. Be reasonable and stay friendly — most employers expect a bit of to and fro.
Chinese explanation
薪资谈判（salary negotiation）：拿到 offer 后礼貌地商谈以争取更好薪酬。在英国，凭市场行情或你的经验谈一次是可以接受的。要合理、保持友好——大多数雇主都预期会有一些来回。
Example conversation
A: The offer is a bit below what I hoped.
B: You can negotiate — ask politely if there's flexibility on salary.
A：这个 offer 比我期望的略低。
B：可以谈——礼貌地问问薪资是否有商量余地。
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