Every person is unique with different desires, thoughts and dreams. It is difficult to learn everything about the human nature, but psychologists have managed to figure out certain patterns of human behavior that are common for lots of people.
Here are some psychological tricks that work on almost everyone. We hope they will be helpful for your everyday communication with people.
1. If your kids hate vegetables, you can trick them into eating not by forcing them to do so, but rather by giving them a choice. So, ask them whether they would like 3 or 6 stacks of broccoli. This gives them the illusion of having a choice and it will make your meal time much less stressful.
2. When you are in a crowded area it would be easier to move through it if you are looking in the direction you are going to. If you focus your eyes, you will navigate the direction of other people moving towards you.
3. If you want people to agree with you or think that you believe or trust them, nod when they are talking. It is a honest sign of truth but you need to use it wisely.
4. Always warm your hands before greeting someone. Warm hands are a sign of friendship and honesty while cold hands are exactly the opposite.
5. If you need someone’s’ help, tell them: “ I need your help with ..” People usually hate the feeling of guilt, which is why they almost never avoid to give a helping hand when asked politely.
6. If you want to find out whether someone likes you, just pick a word and smile anytime they say it, nod and then give them a positive feedback. If they start using that word more often, they like you.
7. If you want to make someone like you, you can do so by asking them questions about themselves. People love talking about themselves, and your genuine interest might make them like you more.
8. If you think someone is looking at you, yawn. If they are, they will yawn too, because this action is very contagious.
9. If you want to make others think you are a good listener, echo back their words by paraphrasing them. However, be careful not to overdo this.
10. If you want people to trust and believe in what you say, tell them your mother or father taught you the thing you just shared. Many people believe in wisdom of parents, so they are very likely to believe you.
11. You have probably had a song stuck in your head. If you want to get rid of it, just focus on the end of the song to finish the song in your brain, because the brain tends to recall things we have not finished.
12. If you want to become a part in a specific group of people, pay attention to when they laugh. People in groups instinctively look at the person they feel the strongest connection with when they are laughing. This way you will figure out which people are closest with each other.
13. If you want to bridge the gap with someone you know doesn’t like you, just ask to borrow a pencil. This can break the ice, so even if they don’t like you they are probably a nice person. Then, thank them politely by looking at their eyes. It can significantly reduce the tension between you two.
14. It is important where you sit because if you expect a conflict with someone, the place where you sit plays an important role. Sit next to the person if you are expecting a conflict because that way they are less likely to be threatened.
15. Never let people interrupt you. If someone wants to talk over you by speaking loudly, just keep talking. But, keep the same tone, don’t raise your voice.