Benjamin Franklin effect

Benjamin Franklin effect

People seem to like someone more after doing them a favor. This is known as “The Benjamin Franklin Effect.” When Franklin asked his rival for a rare book and returned it with a note of thanks, Franklin’s rival spoke to him with great civility and offered help, leading the two men to become good friends.

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