10 psychological tricks that everyone should know

1. Emotional expressions are one way to cause emotions. If you want to feel happy, smile as wide as you can.

2. Don’t say or write, “I think“ or ”I believe". It’s implied anyway, and it sounds like you lack confidence.


3. Chew gum or eat food if you’re doing something that would normally make you feel nervous. It tricks a primal part of your brain into thinking you couldn’t be in danger because you’re eating.

4. If somebody is angry at you and you stay calm, they’ll probably get angrier, but they’ll be ashamed at themselves later.

5. If you ask someone a question and they only give you a partial answer, maintain eye-contact and stay silent. The person answering will usually assume that the original answer wasn’t good enough, and they’ll keep talking.

6. People are more likely to agree to a smaller favour if they deny a larger one or two first.

7. If you work in customer service, put a mirror behind you. Customers will be nicer because nobody wants to see themselves being a jerk.

8. When you’re on a first date, take your date somewhere exciting. They’ll associate you with that thrilling feeling.

9. Try to notice someone’s eye colour when you meet them. People like you more for the slightly increased eye contact.

10. Before interviews, imagine you’re old friends with your interviewers. You’re in charge of the way you perceive your situation, and your comfort will be infectious.

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