12 simple psychological tricks that will work on anybody

People tend to return something back when they are giving something. That's why it's effective to start bargaining with more than you actually want. For example, if you want your children to clean their room, ask them to clean the whole house or apartment first. When they start complaining about how much it is, tell them only to clean their room. They will feel like you are giving them a lot of help with the cleaning, and will be more likely to accept your request without talking. If you need a day off from work, act the same way and ask your boss for 2 days first.

If you use "could you", even when the person answers "Yes", it only means that they theoretically COULD do something for you, but they didn't agree to it. Try to rephrase your request, for example, "Please, close the window".

Most people will find it irritating, though there is no exact explanation for it yet. In what kind of situation would you use this hack?

When someone agrees to do something small for you, they automatically think that you are a good person. If you believe that someone doesn't like you, but you want them to, you can try this one.

This way, the person you talk to will feel heard and understood. Remember not to overdo with this one! Otherwise, you will sound weird.

You can find the song on the internet and play it to the end. If you know how the song ends, just play the ending part in your head several times. How do you get rid of annoying songs?

If you want to share household tasks with your spouse, try saying "Would you like to help me with cooking or doing the laundry today?". Give them choice, and it will increase your chances of getting what you want.

This way, you will remember the name faster and build a deeper connection with the person you just met - most people like being called by name. Anyway, be attentive - some can get annoyed.

Most people find it very irritating. What about you? Have you ever caught anyone staring at your shoes? How did you feel?

You can easily disarm rude people with kindness. Being tough and rude, a person usually expects the same from you. Staying kind and calm will confuse them.

Try it when somebody is talking on the phone. It really works! In what kind of situation would you use this trick?

When you are not satisfied with someone's answer to your question or see that they are avoiding it, just keep silent and look into their eyes. Your companion will feel uncomfortable and start saying something. Chances are that you will hear even more than you want!