Persuasion And Influence-4 Tips To Skyrocket Your Popularity

Persuasion And Influence-4 Tips To Skyrocket Your Popularity

It is perhaps common sense that we would react more favorably to the requests of people we like as opposed to the requests of the people whom we dislike. The more a person likes you, the more likely are you able to persuade him or her to agree to your request.

Thus, this brings us to the age old question. What do you have to do to be well-liked by others? Here are some tips for you:

Try to be Physically Attractive

Though it is perhaps common knowledge that people who are handsome or beautiful are able to be popular easily, recent findings have shown that we have severely underestimated the degree of this advantage. Research has shown that good looking individuals are automatically assigned good qualities such as intelligence and kindness.

It is perhaps no surprise that retail or sales companies often employ good looking interview candidates as individuals would be well liked and thus, more persuasive. Even if you're not exceptionally handsome or beautiful, you could still improve your physical appearance by learning more about personal grooming or even going the extra mile to dress well. A handsome individual who dresses sloppily may not be as persuasive as an individual with average looks who puts in the extra effort in his dressing.

Give Compliments

People love to receive compliments or praise. However, do not over-do the compliment to the point it looks so exaggerated that it is obvious you're just trying to win the person's favor. Also, do not give compliments just for the sake of giving them. Instead be sincere and additionally, you could try to give a reason for your compliment. For example, you could say something like "Hey I like your new shoes because of those cute little laces". Giving compliments will boost the person's ego and he or she will like you more.

Ask Questions and Let Them Talk

We all love to talk about ourselves. Whether it is sharing our views with our family or friends, or even just going on about our bad experiences at work, we just like a listening ear. People will like you even more if you are a better listener than if you are a good speaker. God gave us two ears and only one mouth for a reason. Listen to others and ask them questions like "so what do you do in your free time?" or "how was work today?" Avoid asking questions that have one word answers such as "Did you enjoy work today?" This sort of question will generate a yes no answer which will make the conversation very awkward. Ask questions that allow them room to elaborate. Start your questions using words like "Why" and "How". Such words give them room to elaborate and they will like you for giving them the chance to talk about themselves and also providing a listening ear.

Establish Similarities or Common Points

We like people who are similar to us or have something in common with us. This similarity can be in dressing, beliefs, interests and so on. What you could do is to try to establish a similarity or common point with the person whom you want to persuade. First, start by asking them questions to find out more about their background, beliefs and so on. Then try to establish similarities like "You play golf? That's great. I'm also an avid golfer myself. Which golf course do you normally play at?" Alternatively, you could adjust your dressing to be like the person you want to persuade. For example, if the person often dresses formally, dress formally when you are going to meet him or her. You could also mimic their body posture, mood and verbal style. By establish common ground between yourself and the person, he or she will come to perceive you as a friend and like you, which will make your task of persuading him or her much easier.

The above techniques I've shared with you will make people like you even more, which will help you immensely in persuading them to agree to your requests. Try the techniques out in various situations! You could use them in sales, dating, networking events and so on. The possibilities are endless.

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