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Mastering Manipulation

13 Tactics to control and persuade

By Rohitha LankaPublished 9 months ago 2 min read

"Want to know how to manipulate people to your liking? You have to read these 13 points!"

The dark art of manipulating people

Presents interesting ways to persuade and manipulate people around you.

1. Know your target's weaknesses

decisions more Everyone has weaknesses. Once you know someone's weaknesses, it is easier to influence their choices easily.

2. Creating an illusion

Sometimes, pretending to be a good person or having special abilities can help people trust you more.

3. Using words that touch the heart

Words that are embedded with emotion can be more persuasive than words that focus solely on logic.

4. Know how to tell a story

Telling a story that is captivating and connects with the feelings of the listener makes them remember what you want them to remember better.

5. Using silence

Silence at certain times can create tension and make people feel uncomfortable, until they have to speak or give in.

6. Using advice

Give small pieces of information or advice that seem unimportant, but will push them to make the desired decision later.

7. Reflecting thoughts and emotions

When you act as a mirror to your conversation partner's thoughts and emotions, they will feel more trust and comfortable with you.

8. Creating an Immediate Necessity

Make people feel like they have to make a decision right away so they don't miss out on an opportunity by creating a situation where the decision seems urgent.

9. Planting an Idea

Gradually insert the idea or perspective you want in a non-obvious way until they eventually feel like it's theirs.

10. Using Hope and Fear

Using both Hope and Fear can make it easier for people to make the decision you want them to.

11. Asking Powerful Questions

Asking thought-provoking questions makes people think and see what you want them to see.

12. Making People Feel Guilty or Thankful

Use guilt or gratitude as a tool to manipulate them into doing something.

13. Making Themselves Dependable

Make them feel like they have to rely on you or can't make decisions without you, so that you have the most influence….

AdventureFan FictionHistoricalYoung AdultShort Story

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Rohitha Lanka

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