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A simple copy machine study revealed something shocking: adding "because" to any request increases compliance from 60% to 94%—even with ridiculous reasons. Discover the neuroscience behind this "reason-giving effect" and how one word can transform your workplace communication, boost cooperation, and make even difficult requests feel reasonable. Sometimes the most powerful tools are hiding in plain sight.
A simple copy machine study revealed something shocking: adding "because" to any request increases compliance from 60% to 94%—even with ridiculous reasons. Discover the neuroscience behind this "reason-giving effect" and how one word can transform your workplace communication, boost cooperation, and make even difficult requests feel reasonable. Sometimes the most powerful tools are hiding in plain sight.