9 Psychological Tricks to Own the Situation Without Saying a Word

You’ve probably heard of “body language”, right? Researchers claim that we transmit up to 93% of information through so-called “non-verbal communication”, which includes, in addition to facial expression and gestures, postures, smells and even the objects we use.

Knowing this information, we at the awesome.club, we researched several techniques associated with non-verbal communication that allow us to manipulate people in a subtle way. This post presents the nine most unusual psychological tricks we’ve come across. Check out!

This trick helps to establish a trusting relationship with your interlocutor from the first few seconds. The time it takes for a person to observe the other’s eye color corresponds to the time of perfect eye contact, which lasts from three to five seconds, according to psychologists. Looking away or, on the contrary, staring at the person for more than nine seconds, can make them uncomfortable.

To create a more friendly atmosphere, try smiling with your eyes, looking towards the bridge of your nose, the center point of the contact zone. On the other hand, looking under the nose or looking at the body can be considered an invasion of personal space, while looking at the forehead can be interpreted as an attempt to oppress.

Once you’ve established eye contact, give your partner some time before starting an argument. Take a few seconds to hang up your jacket, open your bag, and push your chair toward the table. That way, you’ll have time to make a good first impression. This will allow the person not to be distracted during the conversation by noting details of their behavior. Let her notice these details naturally in those first few seconds.

Psychological experiments prove that, when touching certain types of objects, the person unconsciously shows affection. When a woman wants to show her interest in a man at an approach dinner, just touch the stem of a glass, for example. The same effect can be achieved by holding a pen or spinning a ring.

When crossing your legs, point your foot at someone who has interested you. This gesture makes it possible to reduce social distancing and is often unconsciously seen as an attempt to get closer. In addition, it is a posture that does not invade the personal space of others, so it can be applied even during communication in the work environment.

If you need to get the attention of an interlocutor or an entire audience without seeming aggressive, follow this tip: imagine a needle stuck between your thumb and forefinger forming the “ok” sign. During the conversation, make this gesture (but not overtly) for people. That way, your gesticulation will look natural and bring out the important details of your speech. But keep in mind that in some places (and in some regions of Brazil), this “ok” gesture (commonly used in the US, for example) can be interpreted as a curse.🇧🇷 So, before using this tip, find out how people will interpret you.

To respectfully convey that a subject is boring, body language is also used. First, touch your cheek with your hand, showing that the conversation is taking an uninteresting turn. If the interlocutor does not understand the hint, rest your head on your hand. If it still doesn’t work out, it’s possible to resort to a more daring means and lean on your fist. Obviously, it’s a gesture of little respect, but it means that the speaker didn’t pay enough attention to him either, as he managed to discourage his listener.

To end the conversation with a toxic person, who, for some reason, has decided to give their opinion on their weight or a new haircut, for example, stare at their forehead. This gesture, as we mentioned at the beginning of the post, represents power and oppression. Even if you feel less confident than your interlocutor, this trick will allow you to psychologically move from victim to master of the situation.

If you need to make a decision that requires time to reflect, start rubbing the lenses of your glasses. The person may regard this gesture as instinctive, but he will also realize that he needs to give him more time and wait for the answer without disturbing him. If you don’t wear glasses, you can resort to other instinctive gestures, fiddling with the button on your shirt or adjusting an accessory, for example.

This interesting phenomenon was discovered by political scientists who have fleshed out presidential candidates’ campaigns. It was noted that candidates who positioned themselves to the left of the photographer (ie, to the right in the photo) gained more votes. Of course, a good performance at the polls involves a number of other factors, but this can be a good start, and a tip for the day to day of those who are not politicians.

What non-verbal communication tricks could you share? What influence have they had or have in your life?