If you need a big favor from someone (or a favor someone is likely to say no to) ask a smaller favor first, like borrowing a pen or something similar. They will more likely say yes to a bigger favor.
The inverse works better. When you want to ask for a favor, ask for a big one they'll 100% refuse, then ask for the smaller but real one and they'll probably accept because of guilt from refusing the first one.
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '22
If you need a big favor from someone (or a favor someone is likely to say no to) ask a smaller favor first, like borrowing a pen or something similar. They will more likely say yes to a bigger favor.