2007-05-12 15:50:26 · 9 answers · asked by bird 67 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
We cannot help but influence each other, every interaction is an exchange of personal power.
It is only a matter of how intentionally, how effectively and how ethically we influence another.
Here is a site where you can get what you need to intentionally and effectively influence the thoughts, behavour, opinion, etc. of another:
http://ziku.wordpress.com/evolve/
Have fun.
2007-05-17 17:25:46 · answer #1 · answered by V Welby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Twelve Ways to Win People to Your Way of Thinking:
"Avoid arguments."
"Show respect for the other person's opinions. Never tell someone they are wrong."
"If you're wrong, admit it quickly and emphatically."
"Begin in a friendly way."
"Start with questions the other person will answer yes to.
"Let the other person do the talking."
"Let the other person feel the idea is his/hers."
"Try honestly to see things from the other person's point of view."
"Sympathize with the other person."
"Appeal to noble motives."
"Dramatize your ideas."
"Throw down a challenge."
Nine Ways to Change People Without Giving Offense or Arousing Resentment:
"Begin with praise and honest appreciation."
"Call attention to other people's mistakes indirectly."
"Talk about your own mistakes first."
"Ask questions instead of giving direct orders."
"Let the other person save face."
"Praise every improvement."
"Give them a fine reputation to live up to."
"Encourage them by making their faults seem easy to correct."
"Make the other person happy about doing what you suggest."
2007-05-12 22:57:05 · answer #2 · answered by johnfarber2000 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Know the subjects inside and out. Back up your arguments with documented facts, and don't ever let the arguments get personal.
Don't forget, there are many who will not agree with you even when you are speaking the absolute truth, so don't let that upset you.
2007-05-12 22:56:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tell them if they don't agree with you that you will dot their eyes.
2007-05-12 22:54:04 · answer #4 · answered by nana4dakids 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, go ahead I'm listening.
2007-05-19 01:52:18 · answer #5 · answered by LindaAnn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Offer them money.
2007-05-12 22:52:55 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
tell the truth!
2007-05-12 22:58:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always be right
2007-05-18 23:05:24 · answer #8 · answered by TAT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell them what they want to hear
2007-05-12 23:00:03 · answer #9 · answered by skcs11 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋