From: Prevention

Seal Any Deal

Prevention:

If you find yourself sealing any negotiation deal with a very sweaty handshake, don’t be embarrassed—be proud! A new study in Psychological Science found sweaty palms and a racing heart actually help your negotiate the best deal.

Researchers from MIT made participants walk on a treadmill—some fast, some slow—while negotiating the price of a used car.

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