Name: 26 Psychological Tricks to Convince People to Do What You Want
Uploaded: 2020-03-18T20:10:58.000Z
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In a room full of people, do you tend to hide in the corner?

Even the shyest people can use certain psychological techniques that will persuade others to listen

These ideas can also help you to make a good first impression, improve your communication

If you expect that someone might disagree with your opinion, take a seat not across

Such a position is perceived as less antagonistic, and your opponent won't feel threatened.

This way, they're more likely to consider your point of view.

If you feel that awkward silence between you and a person you want to get along with is

stretching for too long, ask them a question about their life.

Even the shiest and most reserved people love talking about themselves.

After that, they'll feel obliged to ask you a question in return, and the conversation

When you meet someone for the first time, pay attention to their eye color.

You don't need to remember it or anything, but this action will give you the perfect

Eye contact is a crucial part of any social interaction, but how long it lasts is even

Not enough — and you look untrustworthy and shifty.

Too much — and it's outright creepy and uncomfortable.

It’s amazing how much more persuasive you'll sound if you say that your Mom or Dad gave

Most people respect their parents and believe their words wholeheartedly.

That's why if you say you heard something from your parents, others will subconsciously

The best way to make people think about some idea

If your goal is to give your opinion on something, keep mentioning it in different contexts.

Or you can keep repeating it throughout the conversation, every time with a different

Sooner or later, your companion will start to perceive this idea as their own because

their brain will label it as an already familiar one.

If a person hasn't answered your question completely or hasn't agreed with your point

of view yet, keep silent after they finish talking.

Silence is uncomfortable for many people, and It's a sure way to make people proceed.

If you feel a person dislikes you, ask them for something insignificant to borrow, for

It will create some kind of a reluctant connection between you two.

When you return the book, you're likely to share your opinion with its owner, and they'll

To help people in your social environment to trust you, admit your unimportant mistakes

People will perceive you as an honest person who isn't afraid to show their vulnerable

This will eventually work for your benefit: for example, people will be more likely to

If you need a person to do something for you, ask them to do you a bigger favor first.

After rejecting something more difficult, people are more likely to accept a more easy-looking

request (which is exactly what you need!).

You can also give a person 2 options at the same time.

One should be the favor you need and the other — a task that's more difficult to fulfill.

By doing it, you'll make your actual request look like a piece of cake, and a person will

If you tend to immediately forget the names of people who're being introduced to you (like

After you get to know someone's name, use it a couple of times right away.

For one thing, it'll help you to reinforce the name in your mind.

Plus, the person you're talking to will take to you immediately: people like hearing their

names because it makes them feel important.

People like it when you listen to them attentively.

A good way to show that you're paying attention is to rephrase what they've just said.

It'll prove that you understand and care.

When you're new in some group, tell a funny (and I do mean funny) story to see people's

Those who are close tend to look at each other while laughing.

That's how you can understand the connections between people.

A rather well-known way to build rapport is to mirror someone's body language.

But what most people don't know is that it has to be done subtly.

You're supposed to only assume a similar overall body posture!

For example, if a person you're talking to keeps a distance and has their arms crossed,

they aren't likely to be happy with you standing too close and using open arm gestures.

In this case, you should act in a more reserved way.

When a person tells you something you don't agree with, don't object immediately.

Say something along the lines of "I see what you mean" and then add your own opinion: "but

have you ever considered (fill in the blank)?.."

This way, you'll be able to express your point of view without being opposed or interrupted.

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