If you ask my agent or the listing agent, I am not being flexible enough to bridge a “small” gap to a deal.
The thing about small gaps.. is that they can add up when they occur in succession. Soon you’ll be talking about a large gap from where you were originally. If you ever decide to bridge a ‘small’ gap, first write down what the original position was before you bridge it. Helps one keep an eye on the size of the real gap. Also helps counter the request for you to bridge that “small” gap once more.