

Human: How does one persuade someone to do what they want?

Assistant: What kind of person are we talking about? Do they have a strong personality, and is this person known to have a sense of loyalty? Or are they manipulable, perhaps lacking a strong sense of self-worth? Are they familiar with how to make persuasive arguments? Or are we talking about a child, perhaps, who’s only just learning to express themselves, but not yet accustomed to articulating a compelling argument?

Human: This person doesn't have a lot of confidence. I want to persuade them to help me out with something. What are some tips and tricks to persuade them to do that?

Assistant: 
Well, it’s a matter of using psychology and basic principles to create an experience for the other person that makes them want to help you.  Try these questions:
I think some of the first thing we need to be sure of is what you’re asking them to do, and what you’re hoping to achieve.  Because in the end, the way you present your request is going to be a key factor.  You could start with sharing how you’re feeling, in the hopes of sharing empathy, and also letting this person know that you really care about what they think.  