THEM: im not much of a reader so im thinking books for you, hats and ball for me  YOU: but basketball is my favorite sport, so i was hoping for the basketball and both hats.  THEM: oh no. id be willing to give away one hat for one book, but i must have the basketball. bball, a book and a hat for me?  YOU: if i give up the ball, i would need both hats.  THEM: ok, but then i get both books  YOU: deal.