Once again, very well put my man! You mention that when somebody asks for something then there is an element of being complemented in that act of asking. This is so true and one of those finer connotations that are easy to miss.

Once you are asked for something, it tells you that first of all, the person asking you considers you worthy of fulfilling his request. I also think that there is a second element to this as well. This person also trusts you enough to be vulnerable in front of you and allows himself to be humble in front of you.