Ask for help from a stranger when you need it.
🌍 Anywhere🔄 Repeatable👤 All ages
social
Asking strangers for help often reveals how willing most people are to assist when approached politely and specifically. Whether you need help reaching something high or figuring out how to use a machine, most people feel good about being useful to someone else.
Difficulty
12/100Easy
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Cost
Free
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Time
5min
👥
People
2–2
🔄
Setting
either
📅
Season
any
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Equipment
None needed
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