"If you want them to like you, ask them questions. (like for assistance)
For some reason people love it when you put them in a position where they are assisting you. I think it makes them feel smart and important and, in a way, tells them that the knowledge they have is critical to the functioning of whatever dynamic is going on."
You are very smart to understand that!
Btw, could I borrow a pen?
And I might have a ... small request later for you.
I like the way you responded to that.