Yes, but you're thinking far too literally. This is a negotiation tactic from the far reaches of history. Humans have always done this to manipulate one another.

You want something from someone else, at some cost to you. If you let the other party decline something you seemingly want, they have the impression that they're giving up less or are getting a better deal.

It's just compromise. Except you never actually wanted the thing you're compromising on and the ltjer party never cared about. It's just ticking the psychological boxes.