I need your help
Instead of asking someone for a favor or stopping them and just telling them what you need, try opening with this, ‘I need your help. Research has shown that simply saying these words before asking someone for something can increase the chances of them actually helping you. Who knew that people could be so helpful?
It seems like a lot of people just naturally want to help others out, and when someone asks them directly for help, they will most likely hear them out at least. So the next time you need anything, just try to simply ask for help first, you may be surprised at the results.