Mind Tricks
by Tazz Shippensburg
The purpose of this article is to show how easy it is to make people do
and think what you want beyond the standard concepts of asking certain
questions to obtain the info you seek. It's more in depth actions but it will
certainly pay off big time! It utilizes aspects of justice field and
psychological training to use the natural habits of people against themselves.
Handshakes
The handshake is the first sign of dominance. A handshake with a palm
up normally represents a person willed towards the submissive side of being.
A handshake with a palm down represents a more dominant, aggressive personality.
Eye Contact
Eye contact is key. It establishes the dominant personality in the
situation. Most people hate constant eye contact, so they'll be constantly
moving their eyes back-and-forth. And since most people hate prolonged eye
contact and will want to get out of the situation, they'll be more susceptible
to going along with your suggestions.
Voice
Speaking with a confident, assured tone plays a part in establishing who's
who. It represents someone who knows exactly what they are talking about. When
the average Joe Shmoe is talking to someone who sounds like they know what
they are doing, chances are he'll drop his guard and go along with it because
it sounds good.
The Mark's Reactions / Their Body Language
These are the most important things to read. Everything they do shows
what they are thinking. Some of the biggest tells are as follows:
* Fidgeting, nervous body movements.
* Roaming eyes.
* Varied speaking tones, stumbling over words.
* Acting as though they'd do anything to be out of your
current field-of-vision.
There are other ways you can find out what people are doing/thinking.
Let's say you are in a cafe and someone is watching you. You know they are,
but you want to be absolutely sure. Here's what you do. Ready? Quick!
Look at your watch.
It's that simple. When someone watching you sees you look at your watch,
they automatically look at their own. It's a subconscious action that takes
place. It gives them the look of "acting natural." Other actions may include:
* Lighting a cigarette.
* Taking a drink.
* Looking across the room at a person and waving like you know them.
(Chances are they'll look to see who you're waiving at.)
Remember: Acting like a leader makes people think you are a leader which
in turn makes them more susceptible to following you and doing what you want.
Now take your new tactics and go mess with people. Enjoy!
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