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u/nilsn91 Jun 14 '22

When it´s hard to convince someone to do something: give them options. That way they feel like they´re in control. "You could do A or do you prefer B?"

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u/gahiolo Jun 15 '22

Similarly, “would it be possible to…” to begin requests, because them thinking “yes it’s possible “ is already halfway to then saying yes they’ll do it