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Foot in the Door: A Deception Technique of Unrelenting Guilt

The Foot in the Door technique is a subtle form of psychological manipulation used to get people to agree to things they don't want to do. It's like a gentle shove, a nudge, a whisper in the ear that makes you feel like it's your own idea.

Here's how it works:

Start with a small, seemingly innocuous request.
Gradually increase the pressure, making the request more and more appealing.
Use emotional appeals, like guilt or fear, to make the other person more likely to comply.
Before you know it, you're agreeing to something you never thought you'd agree to, all because you didn't want to be rude or hurt your friend's feelings.

Example:

Let's say your friend asks you to lend them $20. You say no, but then they start making you feel bad for not wanting to help them out. You end up lending them $20, even though you really can't afford it.

Subpages:

Example Walkthrough
Real Life Examples (Don't Say We Didn't Warn You)
Defending Yourself Against the Foot in the Door