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by tom_ilsinszki 5807 days ago
The only reason why another person will do what you want, is because they want to do it. Look at their viewpoint as well as your own, when you ask them to do something.

If there is nothing in it for the other person, you're just wasting time, both his and yours. 'Because I want it done!' will only get you a half-hearted effort or worse.