The trick that always wins in rock paper scissors, Hold your drink in your left hand at parties and more …
Table of contents
∘ 1. Giving the impression that you are giving the other person
∘ 2. Create an association for something you don’t want to forget
∘ 3. If you think someone is watching you but you are not sure
∘ 4. The way my father used to say it
∘ 5. Here’s how to get rid of the dreaded earworm
∘ 6. Give fractional numbers
∘ 7. Hold your drink in your left hand at parties
∘ 8. The trick that always wins in rock paper scissors
∘ 9. If you want to get someone to say something, just shut up
∘ 10. Be the last joke bender
Have you ever wondered why some people are able to influence others so easily?
Sometimes it’s just thanks to little psychological tricks that can make life easier for you.
When you make the right moves in communication and psychology, there is no everyday problem that you cannot deal with.
We suggest you try these little games in your life. Because these innocent and effective tricks will take you one step further in your relationships with people.
1. Giving the impression that you are giving the other person a choice about something you want them to do, when in fact you are not
It is a very simple but very effective method. For example, ask your child who never wants to eat okra for dinner whether he would prefer one spoonful or two. It is very likely that he will prefer one spoon of okra.
2. Create an association for something you don’t want to forget
Watch a movie you have never seen before and play a game you have never played before.
Now, when you watch that movie, you will think of that game, and when you play that game, you will think of that movie. You can use a similar tactic when preparing for an exam.
Chew gum while studying for your exam and chew the same flavour of gum during the exam. You will remember the answers more easily.
3. If you think someone is watching you but you are not sure, this is a surefire way to find out
Yawn. Then glance at the suspect. If he or she yawns after you, you now have an important piece of evidence that he or she is watching you. Yawning is contagious, just like looking at the clock. You can try the same method by looking at the clock
4. The way my father used to say it
If you want someone to take something you say more seriously, tell them that the source of your argument comes from your family elders. People tend to listen to the wisdom and advice of older generations.
5. Here’s how to get rid of the dreaded earworm
9 out of 10 psychologists believe that unfinished things get stuck in the human brain. If you have a song stuck in your head, think about the end of the song. Then you can get on with your work
6. Give fractional numbers
This is one of the most popular psychological tricks. You will never see a price with rounded numbers in any grocery store. This is how stores cheat their customers. You can do the same with your friends. When they ask you to rate a book or movie, instead of saying 3 out of 5, say 3.25. It’s the ideal way to be reassuring.
7. Hold your drink in your left hand at parties
Because people prefer to shake a warm, dry hand. Especially if you are in a work-related environment and have the chance to meet new people, this tactic can be a lifesaver. Of course, if you are left-handed, you need to hold your drink in your right hand.
8. The trick that always wins in rock paper scissors
Ask the other person a question during the game. It can be any question. To answer the question, their brain will automatically go into defence mode. In this mode people always choose scissors.
9. If you want to get someone to say something, just shut up and wait
Did you ask your friend a question and he/she gave a half-assed answer? Just shut up, making eye contact. No human being can stand awkward silence. He or she will give you anything you want to get you talking.
10. Be the last joke bender
When someone makes a joke about you or your friend in public, pretend you didn’t hear them and ask them to repeat what they said. The second time he/she says it, again pretend you didn’t hear it and ask him/her to repeat it. No joke is funny the third time.
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