Peggy Olson on Negotiating

Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce Partner Roger Sterling walks into Peggy’s office to persuade her to do a major assignment last minute—and cover up that he’d fallen behind on it. She’s unmoved, so he tries to offer a small bribe.

Peggy:  Hold on a second. You want me to work up an entire corporate image campaign for 10 bucks?

Roger:  I can make you do it for nothing. I’m the boss.

Peggy:  You’re right. The work is $10. The lie is extra.

Roger:  Incredible. What do you make a week, sweetheart?

Peggy:  Oh, you don’t know. That’s helpful…

Roger:  You know, I could fire you.

Peggy:  Great. There are some portfolios in Joan’s office. You could find someone tonight.

Roger:  Why are you doing this to me?

Peggy:  Because you’re being very demanding for someone who has no other choice. Dazzle me.

Roger:  Fine. How much do you want?

Peggy:  How much you got?

Roger:  [flips through wallet] Four hundred dollars.

Peggy:  Give me all of it.

Roger:  Jesus. [hands it to her] This better be good.

Peggy:  You want me to take your watch?

- Mad Men Season 5, Episode 5

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