what motivates you to help someone out?

[Hyperblaze]

Let's say someone out there asks you for your help.

And what you need to motivate yourself to help them out?

Could be....

1) You are just that kinda person. No reason required
2) She's a hot chick. Can't say no to that (plus, nice rack)
3) Scratch my back, I'll scratch yours kinda deal
4) Financial motivation
5) Free beer!
6) Add your own...

 

[DayLaPaul]

7) All of the above

 

[Platypus]

1

 

[Nik]

Completely based on my mood.

 

[ChaoZ]

Originally posted by: DayLaPaul
7) All of the above

Except #1.

 

[Barfo]

Originally posted by: DayLaPaul
7) All of the above

 

[Barfo]

Originally posted by: DayLaPaul
7) All of the above

 

[GeekDrew]

1

 

[Vic]

Text

 

[nerp]

It's called friendship and enjoying the company of others? Sometimes moving furniture is just as fun as 'hanging out' with someone if that person is a good friend. Usually, people who are fun to be around are helpful when friends need them.

 

[Newbian]

Sex... plain and simple.

 

[veraneo]

money being better reason, how much we talking about

 

[Proprioceptive]

...the stink eye from God... or my wife. Either way, I'd rather be on the safe side.

 

[schneiderguy]

boobs

 

[Newbian]

Originally posted by: schneiderguy
boobs

Careful or someone will post some moobs for you.

 

[Bryophyte]

Originally posted by: Proprioceptive
...the stink eye from God... or my wife. Either way, I'd rather be on the safe side.

You'd probably die if your wife offered you the stink eye. :Q

 

[eplebnista]

I've been helped before by strangers and choose to pay it forward.

 

[eLiu]

1) if i get paid, sure (paid doesn't have to be money--food, beers, whatever)
2) hot, flirty chicks can get me to do stuff
3) building up favors w/other capable people
4) if i could see myself in that situation, and I would want help (e.g. somebody trying to debug code for a hmwk that I've finished... I'll generally help if I have time b/c I would want someone to help me out if I were similarly stuck. But I don't give money to charity or to the homeless directly b/c I don't see myself ever needing it.)

 

[RKS]

My wife actually complains because I have trouble saying "no" to anyone asking for help. However, if a certain uncle dares to ask for any more help he is gonna get kicked in his coin purse and when he bends over because his balls are retreating into his abdomen, I'm gonna judo chop him in his throat. Besides him, I usually try to help anyone who asks if I know they have done as much as they can without assistance.

 

[esun]

Definitely 1 for me. I like helping people. It makes me feel good.

 

[polarmystery]

Originally posted by: Hyperblaze
Let's say someone out there asks you for your help.

And what you need to motivate yourself to help them out?

Could be....

1) You are just that kinda person. No reason required
2) She's a hot chick. Can't say no to that (plus, nice rack)
3) Scratch my back, I'll scratch yours kinda deal
4) Financial motivation
5) Free beer!
6) Add your own...

1. Sometimes
2. Sucker for this I'm afraid
3. Not necessary
4. Nope
5. Don't drink beer
6. Boredum

 

[Miramonti]

Usually #1, altho I may be paying them back as well.

 

[KeithTalent]

Well generally number 1, but there could be instances when the other numbers come into play, it all depends.

KT

 

[Beev]

Originally posted by: Hyperblaze
2) She's a hot chick. Can't say no to that (plus, nice rack)
3) Scratch my back, I'll scratch yours kinda deal
4) Financial motivation

2 doesn't always apply, but I'm a guy so I don't want to pretend like it never happens. I also help out if it feels like I'm "supposed to." Not from a responsibility standpoint, but from fate. It's hard to explain.

 

[ViviTheMage]

depends on the situation, and who it is. I do not like to help undeserving people.