The Ben Franklin Effect: Get People to Like YouWhy asking for a small favor can build a connection.

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Asking for a small favor can be a powerful tool for building rapport. This counterintuitive strategy can help you connect with new people or even win over an adversary. This phenomenon is a result of cognitive dissonance. When someone does something for you, their brain justifies the action by developing a more positive attitude toward you. This insight shows how a simple request can be more effective for relationship-building than offering help yourself.