If you are asking for someone's participation in a decision in order to exercise social influence on him or her, you are using the tactic of ingratiation.

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Ingratiation is a psychological technique where an individual attempts to become more attractive or likable to their target, often through flattery or compliments, not specifically by asking for their participation in a decision to exercise social influence.

If You Are Asking for Someone's Participation in a Decision