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by user5454 2922 days ago
On a related note I've found it's easier to get your way with e.g. your manager if you say "I will do this!" rather than "Can I do this?"

This probably have to do with that in the second case you ask your manager to make a decision, causing them cognitive load. In the first case you already made that decision for them.