WIIFM

What does WIIFM stand for?

What's in it for me?

Self-interested people use WIIFM to stand for "What's in it for me?" Using this acronym is the same as asking "How will I benefit from this?"

Typically, when someone sends you WIIFM, you'll want to respond with a reason they'll profit from helping you. Responding with "Can't you do it out of the kindness of your heart?" doesn't tend to get great results ...

Example

Before we go any further, WIIFM?

You're never too young to start asking "WIIFM?"

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Updated July 28, 2022

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