Negative commands are more likely to elicit cooperative behavior than are positive requests.

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Negative commands, such as "don't forget to clean your room" can come across as critical or bossy. Positive requests, such as "please clean your room" tend to be more polite and respectful. Research suggests that individuals are more likely to comply with requests that are worded positively rather than negatively.

Negative Commands Are More Likely to Elicit Cooperative Behavior Than