The Art of Asking a Friend to Do It for You

It's a delicate dance, really. You want to make sure you don't come across as a lazybones, but you also don't want to be a dictator. So, how do you ask a friend to do it for you without, you know, actually having to do it yourself?

Here are some tips:

• Blame it on a 'sudden case of stomach flu'
• Say it's a 'personal project' (they love those)
• Use the classic 'I'm allergic to it' excuse (works for anything, really)

But remember, there's always the nuclear option: just do it yourself, and reap the rewards of a clear conscience and a strong back

Want more tips?

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