manipulators

Any dialogue bears signs of manipulation. People convince each other or induce action, achieve their goals, compromise. The only difference is that there is mutually beneficial manipulation, and there is malicious. In this article, we will discuss strategies for communicating specifically with...

Manipulative metalanguage reflects the intent of the interlocutor to push you to the thought or action that he wants from you. "Don't you think so?", "Feel?", "Do you?" - all these questions imply a positive answer, which allows you to manipulate the interlocutor. The phrases "You can be sure"...

Emotional manipulators perfectly mimic ordinary people: there are many of them among our acquaintances, friends, and even close relatives. But while some resort to manipulation only occasionally and often unconsciously, others have mastered a whole science and skillfully achieve from those...

This technique, it is called “Foot in the door”, is one of the most successful manipulators in the arsenal. He uses our truly valuable traits: kindness, willingness to help, and sometimes to give the last. Disgusting reception, in general. Let's figure out how to recognize it and not let...