The interaction didn’t seem different from any other. That’s because what they did differently was hardly noticeable-it didn’t even register. What was different about that interaction? What did the other person do to persuade you?Ĭhances are, you don’t remember. You said yes to a request you’d normally say no to. Think about the last time this happened to you. Somehow, though, I still find myself saying yes to various requests once in a while. I’ve gotten skilled at just saying, “No, I don’t want to.” If the requester looks particularly eager, I might pretend I’m on my phone as I walk by. The requests are annoying but easy to avoid.
Would you like to add a drink to your order?.Every day, you’re faced with a list of requests-often from strangers:
