What is the most effective psychological trick you use?asks redditor PM_ME_UR_PUPPYDOGS.

In a thread thats still going strong, people are answering.

Here are our favorites so far.

I have a lot of great clients, unfortunately with a few shitty managers from their side.

They usually go with the mantra of If its not my idea, its not a good idea.

I end up (sometimes) telling them about something Google, Tesla, Amazon, Samsung, etc.

is doing, and how we could try it.

They jump at these ideas.

The ideas are actually mine or my teams.

Works like a charm.

Im not proud!)

The ranger taught me to ask any dog walkers, Are you looking for somewhere to walk your dog?

Then I give them a brochure with dog-friendly trails.

Hasp3 has a similar trick: Thank someone for a trait you want from them.

Its like how young people end their letters and emails with OK, gotta go!

instead of wrapping up.

How are you

name

?

Them:

laugh

Thank you, Im good how are you?

So what are you doing here?

Reading that exchangephysically relaxedme.

Aaronmicook says:

I currently manage around 240 people between 6 restaurants.

It is often hard to get them to do what is needed.

I have found saying I need your help is sufficient to get them on board.

People want to feel needed and like they are making a difference.

MediocrePaladin says: Instead of asking Do you have any questions?

I ask What questions do you have?

Polyfuckery says: Be direct and personal when you need things.

Instead of asking IF anyone has an EpiPen ask WHO has an EpiPen.

Puru11 suggests doing this to shut down backbiters:

My co-workers can get a little catty sometimes.

I often ask these questions even after I have the information just to deescalate.

It is a godsend.

They answer their own question, you provide some feedback Sounds good to me.

and they immediately move on.

According to redditor dxlta, this is fromDiary of a Wimpy Kid.

And finally

This last one isnt useful but it makes for cute YouTube videos.

Surrah says: If you hand something to someone they will take it.

Its a lot of fun.

Read the thread for more mind hacks as redditors keep adding them.

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