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One of the best ways to influence people is to ask someone to do a favor for you. Especially if the person you are asking has more perceived power. It is called
by wallflower 15y ago
One of the best ways to influence people is to ask someone to do a favor for you. Especially if the person you are asking has more perceived power. It is called the "Ben Franklin Effect"
Teenage girl (to teenage guy):
"Can you help me with my homework?"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Franklin_effect http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Franklin_effect
- omarchowdhury 15y agoI think in your example case, the teenage guy would be helping for different reasons.