Attacks your time

Foot in the door

A small yes is used to pull a bigger one.

The first tell

You feel obliged to stay consistent. That feeling arrives before you can name the move.

What it sounds like

A canvasser asks you to sign a petition. Then: Since you support us, you'll want to donate monthly.

Say back

I signed the petition. I'm not donating.

If they push

But you said you care about this.

I do. Caring and donating are separate decisions.

How this family is disarmed

Slow down. A good offer survives a day.

See it in dating and at work

Context packs show this tactic in the settings where it does the most damage, and let you drill it against a timer.

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