24 Scientific Ways to Influence People Without Saying a Word

Everyone wants to be a Jedi Master or Sith Lord or, if you're a Trekkie, an alien space magician or whatever. Well, we're here to help with that.
24 Scientific Ways to Influence People Without Saying a Word

Everyone wants to be a Jedi Master or Sith Lord or, if you're a Trekkie, an alien space magician or whatever. Well, we're here to help with that.

We reached out to one of our esteemed image manipulators, and asked her to help our audience channel their Darth. (When you're ruling the planet, don't forget about us!)

Want to Know if Someone is Interested? Watch Their Pupils. The pupils are one part of our eye body language have we practically that no control over.
Wondering if a Person Is Into You? Look at Their Feet. Most people know to keep their tacial expressions in check, but they don't pay attention to wha
If You Want to Be Trusted, Wear Blue. Jumped? Wear Red. Blue makes you seem trustworthy, conservative, secure, and clean. Red, on the other hand, give
Wondering About Somebody's Political Views? Shitt Your Gaze. Glance away, as you're Ealking to someone. If person follows a your eyes when you Look aw
Servers Who Touch Their Customers Get Better Tips. Studies show that female servers receive higher tips when they touch ET TREST customers GOD (ightly
Tilt Your Head Back to Take Charge. Studies show that the more you bow your head, the more SUillive you seem And the tilt more you yoUr head back, the
Time of Day Affects Whether People Are Lying. According to a new study, people who are tired are more likely to lie, cheat, and act unethically. And i
Want to Look Important? Spread Out. Powerful people take Up lots of They space. splay their arms and legs, make broad gestures, and generaly fill In a
If you want somebody to trust you, let them speak first. you can do this By asking a question. yhelding the floor makes the other person feel warmth t
The Smells f Lavender and Pumpkin Die Turn men On. A study by the Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation found that the scent of lavender and
Men with Mustaches Make More Money. A 2000 study found mustached that Americans 8.2 earned percent more on than average those with beards, and 4. perc
Want Somebody to Say Yes? Nod Your Head. C Nods Re contagious, and spread good feelings. I you nod yoUr head aS you ask your 'yes uestions (isten or a
Mirroring=INSTNT RAPPORT. If you want to make connection d with Someone, try mirroring their expressions and gestures. Doing So will make the other pe
MICRO EXPRESSIONS: You're Using Them Wrong The TV series Lie to Me made big deal out of 0 spotting micro-expressions as g sign of deception. According
If You Want to Look Sexually Experienced, Get a Tattoo. A study in the Journal of Individual Differences found that people with tattoos are viewed as
IF you want someone to fallin love with you, aze into their eyes. A study conducted in 1989 determined that simple eye contact could make a person fal
Playing with Hair Means I'm Receptive. If you're out with a person and they're twirling their hair or playing with their jewelry, it doesn't mean th
HOW Look for a contradiction in the body. Beyond the eyes and face, look for the torso CAN to be turned away or twisted oddly. If a person's face calm
You Can Tell How Open or Closed a Person is by their Forehead. they have, and wrinkles the deeper they The more of an open person are, is to raise the
When You're Losing a Game, Act Like You're Winning. There is body language associated with losing that most people can detect intuitively. In sports,
Finger length is linked to hormone levels. If a man's ring finger and index finger are the same length, he might be gay. If a woman's ring finger is n
Studies show that light-eyed people tend to drink more than their dark-eyed counterparts. GRAGKEDCON htollwuntedutssiclassimikel57o0leyecoloralcoholpd
Is Your Date Distracted? He or She Just Might Be Rich. Studies have shown that people with a high socio-economic status are less engaged when it comes
24 Scientific Ways to Influence People Without Saying a Word

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