Costly Signaling

You claim to be committed to a group project. Others doubt you. You can make a costly public commitment that proves sincerity but limits your flexibility.

• 28% chose: Make the costly commitment. (193 people)
• 72% chose: Keep flexibility and ask them to trust you. (494 people)

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