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Why do we have different reactions to being asked for help?
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Expert Answer
Response to help requests varies due to: capacity (time, resources, energy), relationship to the requester, reciprocity history, values around helping, boundary awareness, and past experiences (helping rewarded or exploited). Some people always say yes (to their detriment); others reflexively refuse.
Key Insight
Response to help requests varies due to: capacity (time, resources, energy), relationship to the requester, reciprocity history, values around helping, boundary awareness, and past experiences (helping rewarded or exploited).
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