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A classic experiment. Another interesting study involved giving people random and horrible excuses to cut into various lines. If you just asked to go ahead of
by mrtron 19y ago
A classic experiment. Another interesting study involved giving people random and horrible excuses to cut into various lines. If you just asked to go ahead of someone most people would say no, but if you provide any sort of excuse people are quite willing.
I tried this a few times, and it works like a charm.
- te_platt 19y agoI think it is even more interesting from the point of view of the person asking. It explains why most people are not that good at negotiating. It is just hard to ask for what you want and yet remarkably effective.
- iamwil 19y agoI remember reading that it doesn't even has to be an excuse that gives any more information. You can use, "Excuse me, may I cut in front of you, because I need to make copies" and people will tend to let you cut.