Will You Please Do Me a Favor?

How do you respond when a friend asks you for a favor? While this situation may seem quite ordinary, your answer actually says a lot about the level of trust between the two of you.

When asked for a favor, most of us will reply, “It depends on what you want.” After all, an immediate “Yes” seems like signing a blank check on which the other person can fill in whatever amount they like. Despite this possibility, I decided years ago that I would always answer with a smile and say, “Sure. I would...