Cognitive Biases
  • Social
  • Belief
  • Money
  • Politics

Ben Franklin Effect

We like doing favors; we are more likely to do another favor for someone if we have already done them one than if we had received a favor from them.

ExampleGreg loaned Francis a pen. When Francis asked to borrow $5, Greg did it readily.
What to doNotice whether you like someone because you helped them. Use it kindly: asking a small favour can build goodwill.