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Nod Sometimes, Be More Convincing: 10 Psychology Tricks That Actually Work

Szőke Angéla3 min read
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If Someone Stares on the Street, Look at Their Shoes

If Someone Stares on the Street, Look at Their Shoes
Every woman has probably noticed a man staring at her on the street. The expert says anxiety eases if you don’t meet their gaze but instead look long at their shoes. This makes them uncomfortable enough to either check if there’s something wrong with their shoes or just walk away.

If Someone Tries to Manipulate You, Stare at Their Forehead

If Someone Tries to Manipulate You, Stare at Their Forehead
If someone is trying to persuade or lecture you, suddenly glance at their forehead during their monologue and hold your gaze there. Then switch back to their eyes, then forehead again. This unsettles even the most confident person and breaks their focus.

If You Want to Convince Someone, Nod Occasionally

If You Want to Convince Someone, Nod Occasionally
Imagine you’re giving a presentation at work or trying to prove your point. Nod during key sentences because human nature is wired to mimic. Your audience or conversation partner will instinctively nod with you, making them more likely to agree or accept what you say.

If Someone Says Something You Already Know, Don’t Say "I Know"

If Someone Says Something You Already Know, Don’t Say "I Know"
Unless you want to sound condescending, avoid saying "I know." Instead, say "That’s right" or "Exactly"—it’s a kinder, more polite way to acknowledge what they said.

Remember People’s Eye Color

Remember People’s Eye Color
Next time you’re introduced to someone, try to remember their eye color. This trick helps reduce anxiety and encourages you to maintain eye contact, which leaves a positive impression. Plus, recalling such a detail always comes in handy!

Watch How You Talk About Others Behind Their Backs

Watch How You Talk About Others Behind Their Backs
Gossiping might seem like harmless human nature—even among good friends—but be careful. Not only can it get back to the person, but others might wonder if you talk about them the same way when they’re not around.

If You Want to Exit a Conversation, Shift Your Gaze Between Their Left Eye, Right Eye, and Forehead

If You Want to Exit a Conversation, Shift Your Gaze Between Their Left Eye, Right Eye, and Forehead
We’ve all wanted to escape an awkward chat but struggled to find an excuse. The best way is to make the other person end it by switching your gaze between their two eyes and forehead. People feel uneasy when someone stares at their forehead, so they’ll likely want to "escape".

If You Want to Build Trust, Admit When You’re Wrong

If You Want to Build Trust, Admit When You’re Wrong
Perfection feels unnatural—and even threatening—to the subconscious mind. So if you want someone to trust you, don’t hesitate to admit mistakes, even small ones like putting your shirt on inside out. This shows you’re relatable and trustworthy.

If Someone Is Angry at You, Move Closer

If Someone Is Angry at You, Move Closer
This doesn’t mean approaching a raging stranger, but if, say, your mom or boss is upset, stepping closer helps. Confrontation feels harder when someone is near, so they’re less likely to lash out if you sit beside them.

If You Have a Goal, Write It Down

If You Have a Goal, Write It Down
You might not believe it, but writing down your goal increases your chances of achieving it by 43%!
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