Definition for Difference between revisions of "Foot-in-the-door"
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| − | The foot-in-the-door tactic involves getting someone to agree to a small request so that they are more likely to agree when you follow up later with a big request (the goal). | + | The '''foot-in-the-door''' tactic involves getting someone to agree to a small request so that they are more likely to agree when you follow up later with a big request (the goal). |
| − | Example: If you ask a neighbor to get your mail while you’re on vacation, they are more likely to agree to feed and walk your dog on a subsequent vacation. | + | '''Example:''' If you ask a neighbor to get your mail while you’re on vacation, they are more likely to agree to feed and walk your dog on a subsequent vacation. |
Latest revision as of 14:51, 16 May 2023
The foot-in-the-door tactic involves getting someone to agree to a small request so that they are more likely to agree when you follow up later with a big request (the goal).
Example: If you ask a neighbor to get your mail while you’re on vacation, they are more likely to agree to feed and walk your dog on a subsequent vacation.