The Quote of the Day Show | Daily Motivational Talks 2163 | Robert Cialdini: “Small Things Make Big Differences.”
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Apr 22, 2025 
In this talk, Robert Cialdini, renowned author of 'Influence', dives into the intriguing science of reciprocity. He emphasizes how small acts of kindness can create a ripple effect, leading to significant changes in behavior. Cialdini shares fascinating studies, like how waiters offering mints can boost tips and generosity. He also discusses how personalized gestures can enhance engagement and compliance, demonstrating that minor decisions can lead to major impacts in our interactions.
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Give Meaningful Tailored Gifts
- Give something meaningful, unexpected, and tailored to your recipient to elicit maximal reciprocation.
- This triggers people to eagerly give back at the highest levels.
Restaurant Mint Study on Tips
- A study in a New Jersey restaurant showed waiters giving one mint per diner increased tips by 3.3%.
- When waiters gave two mints or personalized the second mint with a comment, tips rose up to 14% or more.
Use Small Gifts to Boost Donations
- When requesting charitable donations, including a small unexpected gift doubles compliance rates.
- This shows small things can make big differences in large-scale generosity.
