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Ask · rank 2 of 5 · rejection

The discount probe

Ask with a smile: "Any chance there's a deal on this tonight?" Take the no gracefully.

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Free. Nothing to download. Always take no for an answer.

Why it works

One rep trains asking and hearing no at the same time.

A good rep

You ask about a deal with a smile, hear the answer, and say thanks either way. Same energy for a yes and a no.

If it goes sideways

The answer is a flat no. Smile and say thanks. Counting a calm no is the point of this card.

How to play it

  1. 1

    Before

    Rate your nerves from 1 (panicking) to 10 (at ease), and guess how it will go.

  2. 2

    Do it

    Play the card. A no counts. A bail counts. Walking up to the moment is most of the rep.

  3. 3

    After

    Rate your nerves again and say what actually happened. The gap between the two numbers is the workout.

The Ask suit · asking for things

Five ranks.

Too big for tonight? Start at rank 1, The small favor. Cleared it? Rank 3 is Engineered no.

  1. 1

    The small favor

    Ask a stranger to take your photo. Then ask for one more "with better vibes."

  2. 2

    The discount probe

    Ask with a smile: "Any chance there's a deal on this tonight?" Take the no gracefully.

  3. 3

    Engineered no

    Make a request you expect to be refused. The goal is collecting the no calmly.

  4. 4

    The borrowed hat

    Ask a stranger to lend you an accessory for one photo. Sweeten the deal however you like.

  5. 5

    The guest list

    Charm your way into something: a reserved section, a rooftop, a photo with the band. Charm only.

One card tonight.

The worst case is a stranger saying no, and you'll live.

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