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19 Simple Psychological Tricks That Actually Work

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Have you ever had to use psychological tricks to get what you want? There are a lot of psychological tricks and neuro-linguistic programming tips and there are millions of books and articles written about them. Many of these tricks really help professionals manipulate people and avoid being tricked by others. But are there tips that non-professionals can use on a daily basis? Psychology is a science with certain laws one cannot ignore. Modern marketing specialists, entrepreneurs, and even swindlers realize that. Bright Side offers a few psychological tricks you can use in everyday life to make it much easier and more exciting for you to reach your goals. TIMESTAMPS: #1 0:29 #2 0:58 #3 1:18 #4 1:46 #5 2:03 #6 2:17 #7 2:40 #8 3:06 #9 3:21 #10 3:36 #11 3:55 #12 4:20 #13 4:49 #14 5:19 #15 5:51 #16 6:04 #17 6:19 #18 6:38 #19 7:04 #psychologicaltricks #psychologicaltips #changelife Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ SUMMARY: - Never start your request with the words "Could you..." It can cause the other person to subconsciously assume that this is a theoretical question - If you ever want someone to feel uncomfortable, look at the middle of their forehead during the conversation. - If someone you're talking to is trying to avoid answering a question, just make a pause in the conversation while still keeping eye contact. - When asking a question that you want an affirmative answer to, try to nod subtly as you make your request. This trick is often used by restaurants employees to make guests buy more food, and it’s pretty effective! - If a person is really concentrated on a task (let's say they're in the middle of a serious phone conversation), you can extend your hand to them and get anything they’re holding at the moment. - If you want somebody to do something for you, casually say how they probably wouldn’t even be able to do it. Most people will try really hard to prove someone wrong when it comes to doubting their capabilities. - Here’s a good one for negotiations. If you like a person's offer in general but would like to get better conditions, pretend to be a little bit disappointed. - As soon as your alarm clock goes off, sit up, make two fists, and yell "Yeah!" as if you’re a soccer player who's just scored a goal. It sounds bizarre, but it really does help you easily get out of bed feeling refreshed. - If a person tries to pull you into an argument or some drama, say something nice to them. The ol’ “kill ‘em with kindness” trick really does stop them in their tracks. - If you have that one lazy person on your team that slows the whole work process down, don't give them tasks by saying "Do this." It’s better to say "Start with this." - If someone is staring at you in the subway (happens all-too often, right?), just look at their shoes. Don't give up, keep gazing! It’ll drive them crazy! - If someone has done something wrong, but you don’t wanna sound too accusing, change the way you construct your sentences. - If you didn't get a good night's sleep, tell yourself that you did. I know, it sounds like nonsense, but it does work 100% if you say it with meaning! - People are better at remembering what happened at the beginning and end of the day. As for anything that went on in between, it gets blurry. Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightside/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightgram/ 5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me/

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udarshsolara37 1 year, 1 month ago

The way 77 Codes of Power breaks down human behavior is scary accurate.

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hannahrichardson856 1 year, 5 months ago

When I first got sick, now have chronic pain, I'd wake up crying. Now, even tho I wake up in pain, I tell myself I'll do one thing I love today.

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nicholas_marsh 1 year, 10 months ago

your mistake is that you still believe in this type of clips. and you just don't even know that there is a dark side of psychology. Since I read the book The Manipulation Enigma, everything has changed

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andrew_montgomery 3 years, 1 month ago

Regarding #12, putting myself in others’ shoes to understand their perspectives is something that I do every day, as that is something that has always come so naturally for me. Being a deeply empathic person is what allows that to happen.😁 And that’s how people know that I do not judge others without knowing and understanding a story/situation.🥰💛🕊️

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ross_shepherd 4 years ago

Now, I don’t necessarily think this is proven but when I start to feel sick, I tell myself I’m not and I focus on other things. I start feeling better immediately. The power of the mind is amazing.

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rodrigo.mendes 4 years, 5 months ago

I know one ☝🏽: when talking to someone start mirroring their movements without being too noticeable if you can. This will make them like you more.

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judithdrift46 4 years, 5 months ago

I remember when I was younger, my little brother used to have a sign on his bedroom door that said, “no sisters allowed”. I always still went into his bedroom for this reason or that but before I did, I would take a sharpie marker and either make “no” into “noW” adding the W, or I could add a comma onto the end of the no making it a “no, sisters allowed” agreeing with the apposing statement. Even though I got in trouble for it, I knew my parents loved it!

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ianvoid39 4 years, 6 months ago

When I’m calling a business, I first introduce myself, then ask, “How are you today?” I normally get a slight pause like, “Did she really just ask me that?” Then, they ask the same in return. I also say their name before I get to the business of the call. It normally makes the rest of the conversation go well. People in customer service deal with rudeness regularly; I like to remind them that they are important and appreciated. This also works in public, especially in places where they wear name tags and you can greet them by their name.

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madeleinedelahaye639 4 years, 6 months ago

I worked out that not looking at someone's face as you draw near in a crowded space avoids the little dance as you both try to pass on left or right. I learned that when I was homeless and spending too much time walking along busy city streets. It works.

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severin.geisel 4 years, 8 months ago

When you arguing back and forth with someone I found that being silent really does work! When I worked in sales people would ask for a discount for no reason, usually repetitively. After saying no twice I would simply stop answering and not say a word. They usually would start up the conversation again by talking about the product themselves without asking for a discount again.

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tristan.miller 4 years, 8 months ago

When I catch someone looking at me I stare back and inorder to avoid chickening out and breaking eye contact I solve maths equations in my head whilst staring blankly at them so that I don't have to focus on the intense staring competition which would make me feel nervous . They usually look away

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hannahrichardson856 4 years, 8 months ago

One time I did something wrong and this guy said “let’s not have that happen again” That works a lot better than “don’t do that again”

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meghana_bobal 5 years ago

When trying to grab someone's attention who is talking loudly over you...Simply just speak softly to them... continue this no matter how loud they are... Subconsciously they will quiet down their voice and speak more softly as they attempt to listen to your words. It's like when you turn the volume down on the radio in your car when you are trying to find an address or see something important infront of you. Try it...It Actually Works!

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beth.cisneros 5 years ago

When interviewing for a job, you should try to arrange to be the LAST person interviewed. An Executive search firm did a study & found that the 1st person interviewed has a 20% chance of being hired, while the LAST person interviewed has a whopping 60% chance of being hired!

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mandy_butler 5 years, 1 month ago

“Smile because it makes people wonder what you are up to” is a quote I heard a long time ago!

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andrew_aguilar 5 years, 1 month ago

Growing up the youngest in my family, I was often ignored, and sadly still am. Whenever I had something I thought was important, but nobody was paying me attention, I would loudly yell 'fine! I won't say it!'. That always got them begging me to say what it was. I would resist for a minute, enjoying the power I suddenly had over their curiosity, then tell them. Worked every time growing up.

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anel.valdez 5 years, 1 month ago

One of my biggest issues is initiating a conversion with a boss or people that have made me feel uncomfortable in the past. If they come to me...I have no problem talking and usually we both feel better like, why was I even hesitant to talk in the first place. Still working on getting better at this but one thing is for sure... I know I have to keep pushing myself towards those "uncomfortable situations" for me to really grow past this irrational fear many of us have.

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ayushman.chaudry 5 years, 2 months ago

If I'm outside, and talking to someone who is sat down and I am stood up, I'll put the shadow of my head across their face, so the sun is shining in their eyes.

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joanne.rose 5 years, 2 months ago

I just stare right back at them in the eyes, they get all nervous

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jamesrune24 5 years, 2 months ago

1:43 very accurate, I didn't tend to be close to one of my classmate but since she is my seatmate and I ask her what did our teacher says. We eventually became friends and always talk to each other at school. I miss uu fe