Originally Posted by
alterity 
Same principle applies to people.
I can see where positive and negative reinforcement would work on pets or minor children. I could even stretch it out to where it may work on employees, but it would be more of a coaching session for poor behavior or a reward for performance. But, with adult loved ones, friends, family, acquaintances, & strangers...I see them as my equals and I'm certainly in no position to chastise or reward them for their behavior. Again, flip it around...how would I feel if someone thought they could reward me for acting like a good girl? Humiliated, lesser than, patronized.