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The Right Way to Ask for an Introduction
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Think about it like setting someone up on a blind date. If I’m introducing you to someone and say “Hey this guy is super lonely, saw your picture on Facebook while searching for a job, and was hoping to have you come over to his apartment” — that’s not exactly an appealing offer, and I’m going to feel like a jerk even making it. “Think about what would make the offer feel compelling to the recipient and what would make me as the “asker” feel like I’m doing the recipient a favor.” An Introduction is a Favor, and Favors have Value