Today everyone wants the best value for their dollar. How can we say seek this out without sounding rude or needy?

For example, I have a mid-luxury car. Whenever I get it serviced, it is triple the going rate. I continue to go to the dealer because a permanent service record will exist when I sell the car.

However, I never pick up my car without holding my breath before I look at the bill. This time the car needed some extra service and the cost was substantial. So, instead of getting huffy, I asked calmly and with a smile, “Would you consider discounting this for me?”

I ended up getting a 10% discount!

So, always ask for a discount politely. Use the phrase” Would you consider” with a smile and you will get a discount the majority of the time.