The post pertained especially to when the following requests came from family and friends: How to deal with requests for “favors”, which could range from asking for a job in a company you ...

Dear Annie: Last week, my good friend “Jess” called me at 6 a.m. to ask if I could drive her to an appointment that same ...

Based on the concept of cognitive dissonance, research shows that if you ask for a small favor and someone grants it, they are more inclined to like and engage with you. This is because they ...