MandelbrotIf you’ve ever done someone a favor—be it a colleague, a friend, or anyone else—like lending money in a tight spot or using a connection to help them get a job, here’s a piece of advice: Don’t mention it again.
Avoid bringing it up in conversations or hinting that they owe you. While your genuine assistance can strengthen your relationship, constantly referencing it can do the opposite.
Over time, they might hesitate to interact with you, fearing you’ll remind them of the favor. And if you continually bring it up, especially in a belittling manner, you risk ruining the relationship altogether.