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(B) Asking for help can be scary. We may worry that our request (请求) will be refused or that it will be a trouble to the helper. But new research shows that people are more pleased to help out than we think. And afterward, they often feel better about having helped than we expect. Scientists made six tests. More than 2,100 people participated (参加) in the research. In one test, participants had to ask strangers (陌生人) to take their photos at a public garden. In another, participants answered questions about times when they had either asked for or given help. These past experiences included showing someone how to complete a task and supporting a friend who was going through a difficult time. Scientists had the "askers" guess how the "helpers" might feel. Then they asked the helpers how they actually felt. In one of the tests, askers expected strangers to feel inconvenienced by a request to take a photo. However, only four out of 100 people refused to take the photo, and those who helped to take a photo for a stranger said they felt pretty good after doing that. A study this year found that people value acts of kindness much more than expected. It has also shown that doing kind acts can boost people's physical and mental health. Helping others can reduce stress. All these tests and research have shown that people are usually happy to lend a hand. Scientists say that if asking for help can make people uncomfortable, it can be useful to practice. So just try to ask for help if you need!