This tactic is simple and is used often. We are more likely to gain agreement when there is a reason given. Certain centers of the brain are triggered when any reason is given, even if it is nonsensical. A nonsense reason is far more effective than no reason at all. This is the science of “mindful” versus “mindless” acceptance of requests as a social reaction to interpersonal communication. Naked requests seldom yield a result, so we must communicate the source of the need or want.