Is There a Book On How To Get People To Listen?

Question

For example, if I know someone with stress, and I want them to learn to meditate for their health, most of the time you can't get through to them. Is there a book or any material that teaches how to effectively get people to listen to you? Thank You

I'm looking for material on what to say and what not to say to get people to open up to you. There are books on how to deal with bad people, so maybe there is one on how to open someones mind to the possibility that they need help.

Answer 1

Yes.. but they're all very manipulative. The world would be a very different place if it was mandatory for everyone to study the nuances of hypnosis and suggestion. My personal suggestion here is freedom of all. On that note, let me give you advice so you can best figure this out on your own without having anyone tell you what to do. Here's a few pieces of advice about the human psyche.
1)People always do what seems to be both the easiest and best thing out of all the other choice in accordance to their desired outcome
2)If it feels good in any way shape or form, people will either be drawn to it or they'll subconsciously be thinking about it.
3)What you give will almost always be given back to you
4)People naturally feel inclined to give time and attention to something they find joy and interest within
5)Changing yourself for the better is your complete role in changing another in an equal manner. Coercion doesn't work. Someone changed against their will is of the same opinion still.
6)There's more than 1 way to get to any desired end in life. Meditating has 100 different names. Prayer. Silence. Finding your inspiration. It doesn't matter what you call it. It's the process that matters and if that's where the emphasis lies, you'll be much more successful in getting your point across
7)People only understand "their own language".
8)People don't like to be told what to do, they like to think of things by themselves and then told how great they are for those ideas.
9)You personally have infinite possibilites and potential. Never let anything limit you.
10) The greatest factor to persuasion is kindness. People like people who accept and validate them. Pretend everyone is your best friend and believe it.

Answer 2

The first thing I can tell you is that simply giving an advice can complicate the whole situation even more. I think you could easily find a simple psychology book on communication and even short term therapy in every library or book store. Just look through the shelves and pick a German author on this matter [they always treat these subjects rigorously].

Answer 3

Best bet is a book on counseling which gives guidance about communication and bringing people into a conversation.

Answer 4

I don't think there is a way to get people to do what you want them to do. All you can do is learn when to give advice and when it would not be appreciated.

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Answer 5

by listening to them. usually people dont wanna hear.. they wanna speak.

also .. something i've learned, you cant make anyone do anything.. you can only advice or inform :)

Answer 6

get a book on psychology =.=

Answer 7

yes check your local library