Subliminal persuasion is the
way of getting another party to agree with you without outwardly
doing so and without the other person noticing that you were
trying to persuade him or her. A lot of people do not even notice
that they have been won over by a simple smile - thus, making
even that a tool for subliminal persuasion. It is essential
in becoming
an influential leader.
You can subliminally persuade
another person through two techniques: via his or her own words,
and via inflection, or the particular words we give emphasis
to in a given statement. A simple sentence like "I can't
assure you that" can have a lot of meanings, depending
on which word you have inflected. See the examples below.
I can't assure you
that. (But somebody else probably can)
I can't assure you
that. (No way that will happen!)
I can't assure you
that. (But, if you're lucky, you might get it.)
I can't assure you
that. (But I can if it's somebody else.)
I can't assure you that.
(Maybe I can assure you something else.)
Giving off what we mean via inflection
is subtle. It will also help spare you from being overtly direct,
especially if you're the type who hates the thought of turning
someone down. Understanding which words to emphasize will save
you from this awkward moment (yet you still get to have things
go your way).
Another way to subliminally persuade
other people is to have them eventually agree with you without
them noticing it (because they thought it was their idea). This
is a rather tricky method of persuasion and not many people
might agree with it. But, hey, it works!
When negotiating, repeat what
the other person said and then show how you will be able to
achieve what they want for them. Be consistent so you don't
run the risk of contradicting yourself. As long as you have
what the other party needs, you hold an advantage.
Here's an example. Let's say
you're trying to sell used cars to a friend. After listening
to the other person tell you what he or she is looking for in
a used car, emphasize the items being sought in the vehicles
you have in your roster. It will be difficult for the other
party to say 'no' since you already have what he or she said
he or she needed. This is what subliminal persuasion is; and
when employed the right way, it works like a charm every time.
There's nothing bad about using
such clever persuasion techniques to get what you want. That's
the way life is played. This is how the rest of the world operates.
The important thing is always go for the win-win resolution.
If your persuasion skills are powerful enough (and even cunning
enough), you'll have no trouble winning people over.
Some like to call this influence;
some argue this is foolery. However you might choose to view
it, it is effective. And it won't be a surprise if you attempt
to employ these effective strategies in the future; that is,
if you haven't already applied them in the past.
