Sofia's landlord in Toronto wants a big rent increase at renewal time. Listen for how she negotiates without getting emotional, and what she uses as leverage.
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Practice · 3 min
Record Sofia's line "It's been on your list since March." Say it calmly, with a small smile in your voice, and stress "since March." Compare with the model. Repeating his own words back to him is the whole joke, and a flat, friendly delivery makes the point without starting an argument.
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