# zt - use because to ask for a favour
## Source
- [[book - How to fail at almost everything and still win big]]
## Keywords (topics and howto)
- [[topic - communicate effectively]]
- [[topic - negotiation and sales]]
- [[how to be a better communicator]]
- [[how to be a better negotiator]]
- [[how to be a better father]]
## Related notes
- [[zt - the habit loop]] the response is almost a habit of good manners
## Notes
- Use 'Because...' when asking for a favour. You will have more chances to get positive answers.
- The fact is that the because doesn't have to make sense at all.