How toPersuade People
Convincing people that your way is the best way is often very difficult—especially whenyou're not quite sure why they're saying no.Turn the tables on yourconversation and convince people of your point of view.And with the right methods,you can do it.
1 Knowing how to persuade people isn't just inwords and body language—it's also in knowing the right time to talk to them.Ifyou approach people when they are more relaxed and open to discussion,you will most likely achieve faster,better results.
2Talkfast.People are more persuaded by a fast,confidenttalker than accuracy.Sort of makes sensethe faster you talk,the less time your listener has to process what you've saidand question it.
3Getto know them.A large part of whether or not persuasion is effective is based onthe general understanding between you and your son/friend/employee.If you don'tknow the person well,it's necessary tostart building this understanding immediately—find common ground as soon aspossible. So find parallels and make them known.
4 There is something to be said for clarity.Ifyou're confusing the person may want to agree with you,but doesn't necessarily know what you're lookingfor.Speaking in a firm way will help you maintain directness and keep yourintentions clear.
a.Speak firmly.
b.Understand the best time.
c.Talk about what interests them.
d.The trick is to get them wondering why they're saying no.
e.Thus,youcreate the feeling that you truly grasp the subject.
f.If someone talks fast,it'sthe perfect time to persuade him.
g.Humans,ingeneral,feel safer aroundpeople that are similar to them.