"foot-in-the-door technique" meaning in English

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Proper name

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  1. (psychology) A compliance tactic that involves getting a person to agree to a large request by first having them agree to a modest request. Wikipedia link: foot-in-the-door technique Categories (topical): Psychology Derived forms: door-in-the-face technique
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