I just got an email asking for volunteers to do a decision-research experiment, with an offer of a $10 Amazon gift card as a reward. I immediately felt like I didn't want to do the experiment, at the thought of seeming like I care about the $10 gift card. Yet, I had earlier asked my friend to help me move out of my apartment this fall, and I said we could go out for dinner afterwards. I did it to show my appreciation, but I hadn't considered how he would view the idea. I guess depending on what side of the transaction you're on, people have very different views.
- Howitzer
