How to Win Anyone Over: A Simple Psychological Trick - It's Sure to Work

02.07.2024 11:33

Are you having trouble finding common ground with a colleague or new acquaintance?

Be sure to try using the psychological trick called "Intentional Mistake"!

As the name suggests, the technique involves making some minor mistake.

It is important that the person you want to build a relationship with pays attention to this mistake.

Next, you need to behave in a certain way - and the psychological trick will certainly be effective.

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What to do immediately after an error is noticed

Give the other person a chance to correct you. And be sure to thank the person who spoke up.

Why does this simple trick work? The answer is simple: you demonstrate your imperfections without being offended by the person correcting the mistake.

People really like this behavior.

It is worth emphasizing that the “Intentional Mistake” technique helps bosses when communicating with subordinates and teachers when communicating with students.

The point is that a person who notices the mistake of someone who is “one step above” becomes less constrained.

Earlier we listed the signs that a person is offended by you , but does not want to admit it.

Kurchev Anton Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief