Ben Franklin Trap

  •  This is the most subtle way to tell someone 'You are nothing to me' without using words.

HOW TO DO IT :

Instead of doing a favor for them, ask them to do a small favor for you.


  • Can you hold this for a second?'

  • Can I borrow your pen?'

  • Can you give me your opinion on this picture?'


WHY IT WORKS :

  • The human brain hates contradiction. If they do something nice for you, their brain must justify it by thinking: 'I am helping this person, therefore I must like them.' It subconsciously builds a bond of loyalty without you having to do anything.