[cameldrv]

There is a pretty funny social psychology study [1] where someone asks to cut in line to use the copy machine at a library. If they request to cut in line, 61% of the time, the request is accepted. If they make the same request, but add "because I'm in a rush", the request is accepted 94% of the time. If they make the same request but instead say "because I have to make some copies", the request is accepted 93% of the time.

For some reason, the "fake because", even if it is nonsensical is an effective psychological hack.

[1] https://jamesclear.com/copy-machine-study