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The Low-Ball Technique: How Cialdini Proved a Deal Feels Binding Even After the Terms Get Worse
Once someone agrees to a deal, changing the terms for the worse rarely makes them walk away — Cialdini's research showed people tend to honor a commitment even after the reason they made it quietly...
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