> I only got 3% raise because having higher raise would "increase inflation". You only got 3% because you were not able or willing to find a buyer to give you

> I only got 3% raise because having higher raise would "increase inflation". You only got 3% because you were not able or willing to find a buyer to give you more than 3%. Any other reason is just the buyer being polite. Obviously, this works both ways too.