Tuesday, July 05, 2005

I NEED FAVOUR QUICK.

Am in the mood today I can just stop writing anything that comes to my mind.Lets talk business again. How to ask for a business favour- I bet you this wont work on any girl.Asking for a favor can be a daunting task. What is so harrowing about it is that by definition, a favor is a free ride. But it's not as easy as that, where the only act of kindness is the lending of an empty seat. With a favor, you're asking somebody to go out of their way to help you. Do you have the guts to do so? The single most important thing you need to do is ensure that people appreciate you. You don't really have to be a good person, just as long as you appear to be. People will respond much better to someone they like. Well, that doesn't apply to the subject at hand. How to project an aura of amiability, you ask? Nothing easier.
Don't overly criticize others.Pay genuine attention to them.
Sincerely express your appreciation of the little things they do for you. Lend your ear to their problems. Encourage others to talk about their personal interests. Smile a whole lot like my girl.
The reason behind all this is that it's a lot more difficult for the other person to deny you the favor when you're obviously such a well-behaved gentleman. Would you turn down a plea by a man of the cloth, a man who traditionally embodies all these qualities? I guess not. Words as weapons. Wording is crucial when asking for a favor. I don't think there's anyone in this galaxy who would react sympathetically to: "Yo, Bobby, gimme your car please!" Subtlety and finesse is the key to success. You need to cajole the person into thinking you're doing them a favor. For example, let's say you need your friend to come over and help you hammer in your new house. Start by offering him a small token of your appreciation such as buying him a drink before popping the question. But don't make it overly obvious by sugarcoating the pill. Act as though it's the most natural thing to do.Hey! get started now, it surely works. BYE.I love you.

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