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1954: The Five Golden Rules of Favor Asking by Tynan on Having Respectful and Reciprocal Relationships
Nov 6, 2023
Tynan, a top blogger, shares the five golden rules of favor asking. He discusses the importance of respecting the person being asked and making it easy for them to help. He also emphasizes the value of reciprocating favors with gratitude and highlights the significance of proper favor requests.
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Quick takeaways
- The benefit of a favor should outweigh the inconvenience for the person being asked, ensuring a fair exchange and respect for their time and effort.
- Minimizing inconvenience and being direct when asking for a favor increases the likelihood of a positive response and cultivates healthier relationships.
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The Golden Rule of Favor Asking: Weighting Benefits and Inconvenience
Alicia asked the speaker for help with moving, and he gladly agreed because Alicia followed the golden rules of favor asking. According to these rules, the benefit of the favor should greatly outweigh the inconvenience for the person being asked. For example, the speaker is more likely to help with tasks he is good at or in the right place and time for. This ensures that the favor is a fair exchange and respects the other person's time and effort.
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