Source: https://www.quora.com/What-psychological-tricks-and-hacks-are-useful-to-know
1. Let the other person speak first. It makes them like you more.
2. Nod. People like nodding
Nodding makes a positive impression when you talk. Nodding also makes the other person nod too and eventually they will agree with almost whatever you say.
3. Copy their movements, it opens them up to you
Mirroring other people’s movements is also very flattering to them subconsciously. It closes hostilities and makes you appear very friendly to them. So, if your date has crossed their legs, it is advisable for you to cross them too.
4. Watch their eye movements too
While talking, if you shift your gaze somewhere, look closely if the follow your gaze or not. If they do, it means that they are impressed, and if they don’t, they still have conservative feelings for you.
5. Pay attention to people’s feet
If you approach two people in the middle of a conversation and they only turn their torsos and not their feet, they don’t want you to join in the conversation.
6. Foot-in-the-door phenomenon
People are more likely to agree to do a task for you if you ask them to do something simpler first. (Gradual commitment makes people think you like them.)
7. The Benjamin Franklin Effect
If you ask someone to do you a small favor, cognitive dissonance will make them believe that because they did that favor, they must like you.
8. People have a certain image of themselves and will fight tooth and nail to cling to it. Use this information wisely. You can make people dislike you by attacking their self-image.
9. False attribution of arousal
When you take somebody out on a first date, take them somewhere exciting that will get their heart beating such as a roller coaster or horror film. It makes them think they enjoy spending time with you rather than the activity.
10. Refer to people you’ve just met by their name
People loving being referred to by their name and it will establish a sense of trust and friendship right away.
11. Spot people’s sympathies when they laugh
Out of all the psychological life hacks, this one can turn out to be really valuable. Whenever you’re standing in a group and laughter breaks out, it’s a golden chance for you to see who likes you the most. Typically, each one in the group will instinctively glance at that particular individual that they like/trust the most in the group. This little psychological hack is not only helpful to spot people whom you are sympathetic, but also a nice way of figuring out who is secretly in a relationship or having a deep affection for each other.
12. Pay close attention to people’s feet
The feet of an individual can give you great insights into what this person is thinking. By closely observing the feet of those you’re talking to, you’ll be able to tell immediately how interested or comfortable they are. For example, if you’re talking to a person whose feet are pointed towards you, you can pretty safely assume they’re interested in the conversation. If on the other hand, someone’s feet are pointed away from you, they subconsciously communicate that they do not want to talk to you for much longer. Caution is advised when you’re talking to someone who points their feet towards the door. This could mean that they’re intending to leave, and you’re holding them back. But it could also signal that they just told you a lie and want to get out of your office as quickly as possible.
13. The psychic parent trick
Whenever you catch your kids in the midst of doing something they should not do, you can either confront them directly or make them think you have psychic abilities. If you choose the latter one, just turn your back on them or leave the room entirely when you spot them doing something bad. Once you’ve turned around, or have left the room, call them on what they’re doing. You’ll be surprised at their amazement. They simply cannot figure out how you knew what they were doing, especially when you were in another room.
14. Make others repeat jokes
Most jokes cease to be funny when you have to repeat them. You can use this to your advantage. If someone is having a joke at your expense, act as if you didn’t hear the joke correctly. Ask them to repeat it for you. Once they’re done repeating the joke, it’s no longer as funny as it was in the first place. Alternatively, you could also pretend that you didn’t get the joke. Ask them to explain what is so funny about it. Having to explain a joke is even worse than having to repeat it.
15. Leader hack
If you want others to think of you as a leader, never act surprised to anything. That way people will assume that you already know a lot and are well versed in everything.
16. Hard to stay awake?
Drink two drinks: one hot and one cold. The combination stimulates the senses in your brain and you’ll stay awake.
17. Rock Paper Scissors
Become a champion at rock paper scissors by asking a question right before starting the game. Then immediately start into the “rock paper scissors” chant, they’ll almost always defensively throw scissors!
18. Do you want people to take your words seriously?
Every time you tell them something, say that your father taught you this. People tend to believe parents’ advice inherently.
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