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> Whatever he needs to do, he just asks friends, coworkers They say "Asking doesn't cost us anything.", but if I recognize a pattern of repeatedly asking for h
by ls15 4y ago
> Whatever he needs to do, he just asks friends, coworkers
They say "Asking doesn't cost us anything.", but if I recognize a pattern of repeatedly asking for help without offering something in return (emergencies excluded), it may cost them my sympathy.
- andix 4y agoSure, but the risk of losing sympathy is not as big as many people expect it to be. And maybe much less relevant.
- tartoran 4y agoAbsolutely. Shameless friends asking for help repeatedly with nothing in return become irritating and perhaps avoided after some time. Contrast that with someone who is shameful and know they can’t return the favor and don’t abuse their position because they’re ashamed to.