A friend asks you if you will be his or her date for the wedding of a mutual friend.Only after you agree does your friend mention that you will have to buy new formal wear for the wedding.Which technique did your friend use

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The lowball technique involves getting someone to agree to something and then revealing an additional cost or obligation after they have committed. In this scenario, the friend initially asks for a date to the wedding and only later mentions the need to buy new formal wear. The friend has used the lowball technique to get the person to agree to be their date.

A Friend Asks You If You Will Be His or Her