PEOPLE PLEASER

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By Deborah Ojo

​Hey Tayo, Can you help me with two buns and three eggrolls on your way to class? I sent the money to you already.

Hey Tayo, Helen said she also wants one. She'll give you the money after class.

Okay, no problem.

​Hi Tayo, Can you write my positive psychology notes for me?

Yes, I can.

​Hello, Tayo. Nice shirt. Can you make me one of those? I'd like to rock it to the gym on Thursday?

Sure, I can.

​Hey Tayo. Thanks for the snack. Can I get the same package tomorrow? You'll pay. Also, I need to shoot some videos. Can I come make them at your place?

Sure, anything you want.

​Hey Tayo, I'd like to come with Helen for the shoot. Will lunch be provided?

Uhm, Yeah.

​Good afternoon, Tayo. Can I borrow your new clipper for a while? I'm sorry I ruined the last one.

Well... You can. I'm over that one.

​Hello Tayo. How are you? I heard you got a ticket to Asake's Concert. Can I have it? I really really want to attend but it's sold out.

It's not a problem.

​Hey Tayo, I am bringing Lucky to your house by 4:00pm on Friday. My boyfriend is visiting and he hates dogs. I promise he'll be a good boy this time and not ruin your chairs.

Can I think about it?

What's there to think about? It's just a dog & he loves you.

Okay then.

​Good afternoon, Tayo. Our church needs a drummer on Saturday by 6pm. You can come after that show I heard you agreed to be an usher for. I really wanted to tell you that your goodwill is seen by people around. God will surely reward you.

Yes, I'll be there.

​Hi Tayo, Would you be willing to go swimming on Saturday with me? What's that expression on your face? You are scared of water but I'd be there. Evelyn will be there as well, haha... I mean our entire friend group. We could let you join us.

Yes, I'll come along.

“You are not required to set yourself on fire to keep others warm” _Anonymous