Many moons ago I wrote about the short phrases to manipulate you into saying what I wanted you to. Re-posted below:
Spell SHOP 3 times in a row. S H O P – SHOP – SHOP – Question: What do you do when you come to a green light?
Most people would say, “STOP” which is precisely the opposite. What got me thinking about this subject is simple. I was in a fast food joint (I know, I should eat better) when a kid came up to me asking a question. I had no idea what he was saying, speaking quite fast as he was. After I was done eating, I went up to him, said “what were you asking me again? Speak or write it down on your phone” I know, on the 10-year old’s iphone. That’s another issue for another day.
He complied and wrote on his iPhone screen “what do you think about black lives matter”?
He was with 3 other friends and all eyes were now on me. I told them they had no understanding of politics in general. And over the next 15+ years of their lives, their positions would change constantly. What they believed in today, tomorrow would be a different story. Mostly I said don’t be pressured by anyone forcing beliefs on them. Learn. Believe in themselves. Don’t say something because it’s cool and your friends say it. And so forth. They nodded their small heads like they understood. Their older sister came over to make sure I wasn’t saying mean things. At that point I wondered if saying go to school and become a writer, an artist or musician, a doctor etc would/could be harassment. Yes, it’s come to that. We all second guess what we say because of the few.
So, in the interest of fun and fun only ( I am only reposting jokes/word games I have found while traversing the internet.
Say the word “white” and over and over. QUESTION: what do cows drink?
Say the word “yellow” over and over ten times fast. QUESTION: “What color are egg whites?”
Point to a head and say the abbreviation for “mountain.” (MT)
Question: “Whatcha eating under there”? If they answer (Under where?) you got them!
Did you know that if you say “watermelon” really slowly, it sounds just like “gullible”?
If you say “raise up lights,” you just said “razor blades” in an Australian accent.
Ask people these questions in this order: “What’s 1+1? What’s 2+2? What’s 4+4? What’s 8+8?” Then ask them to name a vegetable.
Say “roast” six times QUESTION: what goes into a toaster?
“You are driving from Los Angeles to Sacramento. You leave Los Angeles with 15 people and pick 5 more at Bakersfield. You then get to Stockton where 10 people get off and 7 people get on. In Stockton, 6 people get on and 8 people get off and when you get to Sacremento, 9 people get off and 4 people get on. You then drive nonstop to cityhall. Don’t use a calculator but tell me, what was the name of the bus driver?”
Answers to above: Water, white, empty, underwear, just gullible, razor blades, carrot, bread, you
Psychological Tricks To Manipulate or Defuse
(answers were found on Ask Reddit) There are so many common sense answers that I only included a few below. What questions do you have?
1. If someone starts getting aggressive with you, say a string of real words in an order that sounds right but doesn’t necessarily make sense in the situation — it’ll throw the person off
2. Every time you see someone you know, smile and say hello — they’ll think of you as a nice person and may be more likely to help you out in the future
3. If someone is mad or annoyed at you, give it a few minutes of silence and then ask a seemingly innocent question that has to do with the other person’s interests — it’ll slowly get them talking and you’ll be able to move past the tense moment
4. When someone shy is speaking, look at them, make eye contact, and nod — it encourages them to continue talking
5. If you want someone to tell you more about something, stay quiet — they’ll usually fill the silence by giving you more information
6. If you want to avoid being called on in class or during a meeting, be sure to make a point of looking at the speaker (even making eye contact if you can) until the end of their question, then look at someone else in the room to divert the speaker’s attention to them
7. Instead of saying, “I know,” say “You’re right” — it’ll make you look less like an asshole and make them feel smart, which will make them easier to work with
8. If you’re trying to figure out the name of something (or someone), ask a question with a fake information, like, “Is the door code still 7752?” or “Is Kathy still the manager at the restaurant?” — the person will usually correct you with the real information
9. Instead of asking, “Do you have any questions?” ask, “What questions do you have?” — people will be more likely to speak up
