Techniques to turn a 'no' into a 'yes'

[iago]

No, it's not a sexual thing. Well, I suppose it can be. :)

http://www.spring.org.uk/2010/10/dont-take-no-for-an-answer.php

Interesting that they research different techniques (like asking for a lot and settling for a little, asking for a little then ramping up, etc) against each other to see which ones work best.

[MyndFyre]

Asking "why not" to complete strangers when they refuse to do you a favor is akin to being a sociopath.  For the reason described in the study.  :P

[deadly7]

This thread reminds me of: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1204516/