Have you ever heard of the "Ben Franklin Effect"?
@cxndie (1075)
India
January 4, 2016 8:50am CST
As weird as it may sound, and I am not sure if any of you know about this already but here it is -
If you would like someone to like you, ask them to do you a favor. It may sound very strange but studies have proven that if you do someone a favor, big or small, they like you more and want to help again.
The reason why it's called the Ben Franklin effect is because Franklin himself asked an enemy if he could use one of his books, and on thanking him over and over again, they actually became friends for life.
It sounds really bizarre but that's what they say! Haha!
What are your views on this? Have you ever experienced this before?
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@cxndie (1075)
• India
4 Jan 16
Not all people are alike. Yes there are some that spoil our country but I'm sure there would be one in a hundred who you would find worth talking to. :) Me for instance :)
@cmoneyspinner (9219)
• Austin, Texas
2 Aug 16
Never heard of the “Ben Franklin effect”, which is interesting because I have heard a lot about Ben Franklin, all my life. Six decades on this earth and you taught me something new!
Your discussion brought to mind an old proverb: “If a man wants friends, he must first show himself to be friendly.”
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@1creekgirl (41394)
• United States
4 Jan 16
Very interesting. The key may be to show genuine appreciation for the favor and not act like it was owed to you.
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