The concept of the 'nice guy' discount, inspired by a story from This American Life, suggests that asking for a discount based on one's character can be effective around 30% of the time. The author shares a personal anecdote from a road trip with their daughter, where they bravely tried this tactic. While it worked on some occasions, they admitted feeling uncomfortable repeating the request, demonstrating the complex dynamic between personal disposition and social interaction strategies.
Asking for a discount based on being a 'nice guy' can work about 30% of the time in situations with flexible pricing.
While on a road trip, I tried the 'nice guy' discount method and found it effective, though I struggled to continue asking for it due to my nature.
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