If you want information from someone don't give them the chance to say no.
If you need assistance from someone tell them you need their help, instead of just telling them to do it.
Holding your beer below your hips projects an image of confidence and openness.
If you need someone to admit something use incorrect information about the facts, they will usually correct it incriminating themselves.
If you feel anxious or depressed interrupt the thought by internally yelling at it to make it go away.
Make your boss frustrated with you by always being kind to their negative attitude.
Tell people "thank you for being patient with me" when you make a mistake. This will make them focus less on what you did wrong.
The more you can get people to contribute to an idea the more they are likely to accept it.
Tell a child you think their toy is really cool if you want them to let go of it.
Staring at someone's lips suggests you are interested in them.
Never say "everything will be fine" when trying to reassure someone of something.
If you're trying to win a game of rock, paper, scissors, when you shake your hand up and down hold it in the shape you want them to think you're going to use. It usually works.
Tell someone "I understand why you're upset" when trying to calm them down instead of telling them to calm down.
If you don't like a response you were given remain silent creating a long pause. This will make the other person uncomfortable and more likely to change their answer.
If you greet someone cheerfully there is a higher chance they will like you.
Tell someone they can't blink and smile at the same time if you want them to smile.
If a child is having a meltdown you can catch them off guard by throwing in random questions. Their brains will have to shift gears and make them more rational.
If you want to figure out group dynamics start telling some off color jokes. You can tell by how they react just who you're dealing with.
If you work in retail mimic your customer's movements, it usually leads to a bigger sale.
You just have to remember you can handle anything for a least 10 seconds.
If someone tells you something you already know say "you're right" instead of "I know." You will sound less condescending.
To get someone to agree with you nod slightly when talking to them.
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kill with kindness is so fake. I'd rather burn them with truth.