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Based off your comment, I'll assume that you are a male. Based on this assumption, there is a possbility that gender is at play.

• SkyBelow 7y ago
  There is also the possibility that asking people to do small things for you will increase their positive view of you. I remember reading about psychologist having uncovered such an effect but I forget the name of it. If I had to bet, I would say both factors (and others we aren't considered) are at play.
  • HackPotter 7y ago
    This is known as the Ben Franklin Effect [0] and is pretty interesting to read up on. It wouldn't at all surprise me if this plays into passenger ratings, even though it seems counter-intuitive. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Franklin_effect https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Franklin_effect
  • jobigoud 7y ago
    OK, I think it's another effect than "increasing their positive view of you". It is something I have noted and struggled with because it is counter intuitive to me. I always try to be very autonomous and ask the minimum favors/services from people, trying not to bother them. This has caused me trouble several times, from people that were supposed to help me. When I was doing track and field two decades ago I had a sports sponsorship cancelled essentially because I didn't ask any extra gear. When you ask a favor and the person fulfills it, they get to be useful and it gives them purpose. I have found that this varies from people to people. The Uber driver will most likely feel good if you actually need his help as a human being rather than just be a mindless vehicle operator.