1. The Ben Franklin Effect
The Ben Franklin effect is a known psychological effect to change the perception that others have of us by allowing them to do us a favor.
It is, at first glance, counterintuitive. We may think that, to please, we must "do" favors, but it turns out that when others do us favors, it is proven that their perception of us improves, since considering ourselves worthy of their time and attention forces them to see ourselves in a more favorable light , as valuable and kind people.
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