WIIFM
What's in it for me?
Example
Before we go any further, WIIFM?
You're never too young to start asking "WIIFM?"
Related Slang
CYOA | Cover your own a** |
MMOB | Mind my own business |
RHIP | Rank hath its privileges |
WDIT | Why do I try |
G4N | Good for nothing |
Wash | Result with no benefit |
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 ...