from enjoying your favorite meal in the middle of a brawl - looking ahead at
your destination here are some psychology hacks that will
work on anybody
number 9 eat this might seem a little strange and honestly it is but did you
know that you could prevent or stop a conflict from transpiring by popping
open a can of Pringles well now you do a fight can be halted by eating one man
named Charles saunder brought some of these chips in a bag of gummy bears onto
the New York City Subway with him during the trip a woman on the train began
beating up another man so mr. Saunders stepped between the two opponents and
kept eating his chips he forced a barrier between them and they finished
fighting sonner earned the name snack man when the video
of the incident went viral this happened again in California when two men started
fighting on the side of the street the brawl happened right outside of a pizza
parlor the owner of the restaurant was on the patio when it went down and he
rushed over to the two men to break it up which he did by offering the guys a
slice of pizza the craziest part about this is that it worked they accepted the
cheesy offering and stopped pounding on each other but what's the reason eating
proof successful in these situations well eating makes people feel
comfortable so if they're less likely to keep the conflict going although in the
snack man's case it's possible that the man and woman simply got confused by the
guy eating Pringles between them and called it quits whatever the case it
seems like chowing down during tense times can help hinder an adverse
situation number eight stop the cycle one of the most annoying things that
most if not all of us have experienced is getting a song stuck in our
that last tune you heard on the radio before heading into work can just about
drive you mad throughout the course of the day luckily for you there are a
couple of psychological hacks you can use to get rid of those pesky ear worms
according to dr. IRA Hyman of Western Washington University
these repetitious jingles are most common when we're doing something less
than exciting such as driving walking or maybe using the elliptical that
according to Julian Michaels is a waste of time one way to get that tune out of
your head is to occupy yourself with something that takes some brainpower
doing crosswords Sudoku puzzles or math problems are good ways to distract
yourself from the song another way is to choose a different melody and sing it
just make sure it's not too catchy unless you want another ear worm you can
also try chewing gum this seems to work for some people so why not give it a try
you might also want to look up the lyrics to the song that's stuck in your
head when people forget lyrics they become annoyed and keep trying to think
of them therefore if you find the words memorize them and finish the song in
your head then you might just shoot out that irritating jingle for good
number seven getting info sometimes we're talking to a friend coworker or
family member and we want to pull more information out of them than they're
willing to give this can happen for numerous reasons maybe your child is
lying about spilling the milk or your friend is keeping information from you
to avoid hurting your feelings this could even happen on a first date simply
because the other person is nervous about opening up so soon however no
matter the situation there is a way to draw the information out of them one
step is to refrain from filling in the silence by talking don't start speaking
when the person you're talking to stops instead remain quiet and keep eye
contact doing this will make them feel uncomfortable so they'll likely begin
talking again to prevent awkwardness another step is to get close to them
pull up a chair or step near them this will make them feel more like an open
book because invading someone's personal space shakes them up they will try to
dig deeper for the information you're looking for since you've made them feel
slightly uncomfortable again either that or they'll run away there's
only one way to find out let us know how this works for you number six
yes man have you ever wanted somebody to agree with what you're saying maybe you
wanted your mom to say yes to extra ice cream as a child you might want your
significant other to agree to go to your favorite Korean restaurant even though
they aren't fans of kimchi whatever the case if you want someone to comply with
you or want to seem more approachable and likeable then this is the psychology
hack for you the simple trick is to nod while you're talking to a person this
gesture is a symbol of understanding and agreement in a study done by Janet
Chiricahua Hara and taki ug asougi from the Hokkaido and Yamagata universities
respectively they put head nodding to the test they
took forty nine men in when over 18 years old the participants were
asked to rate different figures for likability attractiveness and
approachability they found that people who are nodding their heads were 40%
more approachable and 30% more likeable than the ones who weren't doing anything
or shaking their heads doing this also makes people more likely to agree with
what you're saying it reinforces that the words you're speaking are true so
remember this trick next time you want your wish is granted
you're basically your own genie with this technique number five stand out
there are also some psychological tricks that will help you stand out in the
crowd and make people remember you one way to be more memorable is to be first
or last this applies to several things including interviews if you're
interviewing for a job then you should try to schedule your meeting either
before everyone else or after them people tend to remember the beginning
and end of events better than they do everything in the middle this can also
apply to a first date if you're trying to leave a good impression then make a
memorable entrance and end on a positive note there are numerous ways to do this
but the easiest way is to let your unique traits shine through people will
be more likely to pick you out from the crowd if they recall what makes you
different number 4 aim high another psychological hack you can use on people
is sure to get you what you want in no time let's say you're trying to get a
certain amount of money for an item you're selling to accomplish this your
best bet to ask for more than what you're hoping
for when people hear a high amount first they will most likely refuse to pay it
but when you give them the lower price aka the amount you really want they are
more likely to say yes because they think they're getting a better deal
companies do something similar all the time when they're trying to sell goods
they will place a higher priced item next to one with a lower price to sell
more of the cheaper thing this technique has to do with anchoring which is when
people depend too much on the first given piece of information to decide on
something for instance if somebody sees a more
expensive necklace sitting next to one that's a lesser price then they are only
comparing that lower priced one to the costly one they aren't taking into
consideration that there is probably a necklace even cheaper than that
therefore they might go ahead and purchase it so if you begin with higher
expectations then you're more likely to come to the agreement you want number
three get out the way in the wise words of Ludacris move you malicious woman get
out the way yeah yeah the song doesn't go quite like that we're doing our best
here folks but anyway this psychology hack will come in handy when you're in a
crowded place do you ever become frustrated walking
for a busy area when everyone and their mothers seem to be standing in the
walkway well fret not young grasshopper we've got you covered the best thing you
can do to clear a path for yourself is to stare in the direction you're heading
don't take time looking at the people surrounding you your phone or your
friends for guidance just stare at the place you're going people will begin
moving out of your way make sure you're walking somewhat quickly and with
confidence as well if the people around you see where you're trying to go then
they will move because they know that they're blocking your path
of course they might be sliding out of your way because you look like a man on
a mission but does it really matter number two gaining trust another hack
that will work on anybody is mirroring mirroring somebody's body language is a
great way to gain their trust now this technique usually comes naturally but if
you do it subtly it's a great way to make people not only trust you more but
also like you more when you are talking to somebody and you do the same things
they are that a bond will start to form between you the most common types of
this are yawning and smiling if you yawn and another person sees it
then they will most likely on to you've probably noticed that yawning is
contagious smiling seems to catch on as well for
example if you smile at the cashier at the store then they will smile back more
often than not so you can use this to your advantage if you're on a date with
somebody for instance and then try to mirror them don't be too obvious about
it though that might come off a little strange but if you do it correctly then
they will admire you more instantaneously and will feel happier
overall plus and makes them feel like you're in sync thus making them more
comfortable around you number one listening have you ever had trouble
remembering what people say to you as they're saying it maybe you have
difficulty paying attention especially if the topic of discussion isn't one
that strikes your fancy however there's a way to make people
think you're hearing and understanding every word they're saying
and honestly it does actually make you a better listener
when the person you're talking to says something take the statement and
paraphrase it then say it back to them now this doesn't mean say every single
thing back to them that would be very strange and might earn you an angry
glare but doing this every once in a while throughout your conversation will
help them see that you're listening this also communicates that you truly
comprehend what they're trying to tell you now this might seem like a facade
like you're attempting to make it look as if you're a good listener
when you're just the worst however this is not true it will truly help you
become a better audience when you repeat the things you hear you retain the
information much more easily ask any teacher out there they will tell you the
same thing they've all taken the information they've gathered throughout
the years and begun showing it to other people
thus absorbing it better themselves which of these hacks will you try and
why