Get your requests fulfilled.
from Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions by Dan Ariely
How to Apply This
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Figure out whether your exchange is based on a social (friendly help without the need to pay it back) or a market norm (based on money or interest).
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Check whether what you’re asking reflects that norm.
Asking a friend to help move a large piece of furniture or a few boxes is fine. But asking them to move a lot of boxes or furniture is not—especially if they’re working with paid movers for the same task. In this case, your friend might feel that he's being used.
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