161. How Effective Are Ultimatums?

No Stupid Questions

社会与文化

2023-09-03

37 分钟
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How final is a final offer, really? Does anonymity turn nice people into jerks? And should you tell your crush that you dreamed about marrying them?

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  • That's so much to have to remember.

  • I'm Angela Duckworth.

  • I'm Mike Mann, and you're listening to.

  • No stupid questions today on the show.

  • Do ultimatums really work?

  • Look, I've got 48 hours invested in this relationship, and I just need to know, are we going to the altar or not?

  • Mike, I have a question from a listener named Signy, and it's about ultimatums.

  • You only have one choice.

  • You're either gonna take my offer to listen to this question, or I'm never gonna talk to you again.

  • This is a serious ultimatum already.

  • Look, I'm gonna accept, though.

  • I don't love how you just did that.

  • Signy writes, do ultimatums really work?

  • I frequently wonder if those who pose ultimatums end up happy with the results, whether it's at work or in someone's personal life, do we really get what we want?

  • Is the promotion slash raise everything it's cracked up to be, or do they end up quitting anyway?

  • Or.

  • Yes, they got a ring on their finger, but the marriage doesn't last.

  • As I always say, the grass may be greener, but the water bill is usually higher.

  • Sincerely, signy.

  • Mm.