{"id":11440,"date":"2023-03-30T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-30T20:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifestyle.org\/5-ways-to-be-more-persuasive\/"},"modified":"2025-01-27T16:26:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T23:26:56","slug":"5-ways-to-be-more-persuasive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifestyle.org\/5-ways-to-be-more-persuasive\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways To Be More Persuasive!"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all have wants and needs, dreams and desires, and hopes. Sometimes we can achieve them on our own, but we often need the help of others, which requires the fine art of friendly persuasion.<\/p>\n

People tend to like helping nice, friendly people \u2013 people who are caring, selfless, and trustworthy. Those traits can win over the most difficult, reluctant people.<\/p>\n

Since there\u2019s an art to honing the friendly powers of persuasion, here are five ways to start being more persuasive today. But remember, persuasion isn\u2019t about being selfish or manipulating people; we shouldn\u2019t exploit or abuse this power to meet our selfish needs.<\/p>\n

Be Confident<\/h3>\n

Believe in what you want and why you want it, and be confident that you deserve it. Let the reasons why you want it to be uplifting.<\/p>\n

Believing in what you want and being confident you deserve it makes the person you\u2019re asking feel confident and subconsciously influences them to give you what you want.<\/p>\n

According to a study by the University of Leicester, \u201cthe single significant behavioral difference between persuaders and persuadees was in the expression of confidence.\u201d (The Jury Method: How the Persuader Persuades, published in Public Opinion Quarterly<\/em>, 1970.<\/p>\n

Your ability to persuade others starts with your level of confidence. The more confident you are, the more persuasive your appeal is.<\/p>\n

How can you be more confident? Choose to act more confident. Take a deep breath, smile, be helpful and agreeable, and show them what you\u2019ve got!<\/p>\n

Just ensure you\u2019re not arrogant, and don\u2019t be pushy because you\u2019ll come across as entitled or cocky, which are big turn-offs.<\/p>\n

Have Logical Reasons<\/h3>\n

Although many people are persuaded by their feelings, most use\u00a0logic<\/a>\u00a0to support their decisions.<\/p>\n

Suppose you want a co-worker to help with a project or to get caught up with a pile of work. Initially, they\u2019ll resist you and say they\u2019re too busy with their own stuff.<\/p>\n

Explain why they\u2019re the best person to help you, which is why you\u2019re asking. And then mention that by working together, you\u2019ll both finish your work faster, making the boss and the company happy.<\/p>\n

Words Matter<\/h3>\n

It makes sense that some words are more persuasive than others, and those are the ones you want to use.<\/p>\n

For example, \u2018reasonable\u2019 sounds so much better than \u2018okay,\u2019 and a \u2018lucrative\u2019 deal is much better than saying, \u201cit\u2019s a good deal.\u201d<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to memorize a list of \u201cpersuasive words.\u201d Just be mindful that words matter; some are more influential than others.<\/p>\n

Think about what you want to say, and then choose words that communicate the heart and spirit of your message.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll be a more skillful communicator and sound more intelligent, confident, and coherent \u2014all of which make you more trustworthy and, ultimately, more influential; it\u2019s called the\u00a0power of rhetoric<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Point Out How The Other Person Will Benefit<\/h3>\n

People gravitate towards friendly people who seek win-win situations because everyone always asks, \u201cWhat\u2019s in it for me?\u201d<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s say you have to move and want your friends to help, but you know that no one likes the headache and hassle of moving; it\u2019s a pain and a lot of work.<\/p>\n

But, if you tell them you\u2019ll be giving a lot of your stuff away, they might be more inclined to help you. Or tell them you don\u2019t expect them to do it for free \u2013 that dinner is one you at their favorite restaurant.<\/p>\n

Make it a win-win. Don\u2019t just take; give back.<\/p>\n

Find Something To Affirm Or Compliment<\/h3>\n

Some people flatter people to get what they want. So be careful with this tactic because it can make you seem manipulative.<\/p>\n

Find something about them or their work that you can compliment or affirm. Remember, this isn\u2019t a bribe.<\/p>\n

Give them sincere, appropriate\u00a0compliments\u00a0that build them up and boost their self-confidence; make them feel good about themselves. When they see your heart, they\u2019ll listen, and consider what you\u2019re asking.<\/p>\n

Treating others how you want to be treated is a good rule to remember when persuading someone to do what you want. Be confident, have good reasons, choose your words carefully, emphasize how they will benefit from this partnership, and build them up because when you do all of these things, people will naturally want to help you because they can see that you\u2019re a good person who gives back.<\/p>\n

Photo by Bannon Morrissy<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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