First, you should read this short article in the Guardian. The writer claims it will change your life but really it's just an interesting tidbit.
For them who won't click, a quick summary: Some people ask for things with the expectation that they may hear "No," which they're perfectly fine with ("Askers") . Some people try to figure out if they will get a "Yes" answer before they ask, so they won't make the other person turn them down ("Guessers").
In our culture, there's a strong push to...
Published on May 13, 2010 13:16