Lol number 22 doesn't work. You'll end up spending 30 minutes explaining that the green shoes aren't an option, they have to choose between the two others.
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I use 22 all the time when I'm working in childcare centres. If the choice doesn't work the first time, say "Okay, then I'm going to choose for you." They learn pretty quickly to take advantage of the choices they're offered.
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So doing the chewing gum thing next time I take my driving test.
Holy crap! You mean to tell me that people can feel it when they touch stuff?
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I got one, if you want to manipulate someone, use exaggerated hand movements. Chances are that they'll be paying attention to your hands than what you're saying, leading to their unknown agreement.
Oh and if you want to make an impression on someone older than you, stand at parade rest(hands folded at small of back), they've probably seen how soldiers stand, and since soldiers are respectable people they'll subconsciously think you're the same.
Actually, no. If you ever read the book 'What Every BODY is Saying', you would learn people don't react well to people hiding their hands as it conveys a sense of concealment. Hands behind the back is a sign of strong confidence, which some people would also find challenging. Really, if you're going to call yourself '5h3r1ock3d', at least try to think before opening your mouth.
Thank you lexia, and as you said Guest, SOME, not all. I believe we have a clash in information. My book wrote that hiding your hands usually means you're self-conscious, unless you're in a stance or they're in your pockets. Then it means that you're disciplined or confident, or both. Which people have you met take 'Strong confidence' as a challenge? Every body I know says that confidence is a desirable trait to have, as long as you don't have to much.
#13 works. Pretend you're being recorded. When they rethink the arguments for the next year in the shower they'll feel bad for losing their shit while you're all ice cool.
Not a fan of 19 if it's referring to people I've just met using my first name repeatedly. I've had people from credit card companies, insurance companies, etc. use my first name to excess and it irritates the ever loving crap out of me. Once or twice is fine, but starting every sentence with my first name is just weird.
I feel a little put off by number19 if I am in a conversation with one person because who else would they be speaking to? IF more than 2 people are present using names provides clarification and makes the subject feel included.
Oh and if you want to make an impression on someone older than you, stand at parade rest(hands folded at small of back), they've probably seen how soldiers stand, and since soldiers are respectable people they'll subconsciously think you're the same.