Imagine that you have just moved into a house with four other people. One of your housemates, Tony, doesn't seem to like you all that much. If you were to make use of the Ben Franklin effect, what can you do to increase Tony's liking for you?
A) Offer to do Tony's laundry
B) Tell Tony that you really wish the two of you could be friends
C) Ask Tony if he could give you a ride to the grocery store
D) Pretend you don't care whether Tony likes you

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The best choice would be to ask Tony if he could give you a ride to the grocery store. This is because the Ben Franklin effect suggests that people are more likely to like you if they do a favor for you. By asking Tony for a favor, such as giving you a ride, he may start to feel more positively towards you. Offering to do Tony's laundry or telling him that you want to be friends could come across as insincere or desperate, which may further distance Tony from you. Pretending you don't care whether Tony likes you may also not have any positive effect on your relationship.

Imagine That You Have Just Moved into a House with Four