Whether they give or refuse, it delights women just the same to have been asked.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Women feel validated simply by being asked, regardless of the outcome.
- In plain terms
- Being asked feels good whether the answer is yes or no.
- What can you take from it?
- Make requests to show value, not just to get results.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does being asked matter more than getting?
- How do you value requests?
Another view
Some people may feel pressured just by being asked.
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