About the Ben Franklin effect

[Poseidon]

Hello guys,
I have a question about the so-called Benjamin Franklin effect, which states that people will like you more after they do you a favor. Isn't there a simpler way to explain what happens? In all the cases I've seen or read about, including the original story where Ben Franklin asks one of his harshest critics for a book which the latter gladly gives him, the people in question seem to have an attainability problem and it's important to note that they've already earned the respect of the person who goes on to do them a favor. So I'm wondering if, by asking them a favor, you're not actually just making people feel like you value their opinions or abilities, and thus only increasing your attainability. What do you think?

 

[NealIRC]

Is Ben Franklin effect supposed to be for both genders?

Cuz it sure as hell don't work for men in bad environments, Hispanic and Black men have this thing called bitch mentality, so if you ask them to do something for you, for free, and if they do it, it becomes bitch mentality on their end.

 

[Richard]

Is Ben Franklin effect supposed to be for both genders?

Cuz it sure as hell don't work for men in bad environments, Hispanic and Black men have this thing called bitch mentality, so if you ask them to do something for you, for free, and if they do it, it becomes bitch mentality on their end.

Well that's a sweeping generalization =P

I find that the guy's that actually have approach things with that "bitch mentality" are actually... you guessed it, bitches. I hail from Chicago, as well, and I've been around a shit ton of people and any guy that isn't a try-hard or poser doesn't have much of an issue doing something if you don't make it a hassle on them.

Poseidon,

I think you're reading into this way too much, haha. The Ben Franklin effect has small effects on an overall situation and won't make or break your attainability =P In general, a person complying with you shows investment and investment leads to attraction. Plus, even if you're showing them that you value their opinion or ability; they're still doing SOMETHING for you for free which makes it a little more fair but still tips things in your favor.