Always look for mutually beneficial resolutions to every transaction.
Habit 4 of the 7 Effective Habits: Think Win-Win.
This is basically what it sounds like. If you want Interdependence (which the book advocates) you can’t have transactions in which one party feels as though they lost.
⚠️ All transactions are win-win, win-lose, lose-win, or lose-lose.
The recommended approach is always, when possible, go into a transaction with a “win-win or no deal” agreement. Remember, because it’s worth pointing out even though it’s obvious - you losing does not mean a win-win transaction has occurred.