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When Someone Asks Your Opinion, Give It

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When Someone Asks Your Opinion, Give It

Image credit: Caspar Benson / Getty Images. Article by Alixandra Barasch, Kaitlin Woolley, and Peggy J. Liu. Harvard Business Review – December 02, 2022.

Summary. Whether your colleague is asking for input on a joint decision or a friend is simply curious about what kind of music you prefer, it’s common for people to intentionally withhold their opinions and preferences out of a desire to appear easygoing and cooperative. However, the authors’ research suggests that this approach can seriously backfire: Through a series of studies […]