I’m one of those people who are born with this persuasive ability. I realized that I do many of the things that Dr. Cialdini teaches, without even thinking about it. My husband has always wondered how I so easily persuade people to do things that I want them to do. The way I explained it to him is that people like genuine people, and people who are most like them. I try really hard to find something in common with the person, and simultaneously appear trustworthy to them. I’m never pushy with people. I think people perceive pushiness as phoniness.
intent rules. karma rules. a scalpel can save a life in surgery or take a life when it cuts the femoral artery. a tool is a tool. the user and intent rule. and there are always the 5 % who will abuse it.
@@jobob47 correct, your explanation is better than his, BUT AL is correct as well, manipulation does not have to be dishonest or negative... and it can still be manipulative.
