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Covert Persuasion Technique - Discover the Persuasion Power of Words

By Expert Author: Michael Lee Platinum Expert Author
View Summary | Submitted: 2008-03-19 | Word Count: 402 words
Michael Lee
If you want to explore a powerful style of communication that is intended to persuade people to give their very best in any task, then you’ll be thrilled with the covert persuasion technique I’m about to reveal in this article. It’s about choosing your words wisely.

You can use this covert persuasion technique if you want someone to get more passionate in doing his job. By using this covert persuasion technique, you can make him believe that he’s doing something far greater than the actual task at hand.

For example, don't tell teachers that they are teaching young kids because it's their job. That’s a lifeless statement. Instead, tell them that they are training and mentoring the future leaders of the world. Wouldn’t that make them feel that their work is very valuable? You bet!

Your repairman isn't just repairing, he's saving lives from any possible electrical threats. Make him aware of that.

Your chef isn't just cooking, she's eliminating hunger and satisfying taste buds. Wouldn’t that make her feel important? Absolutely!

Are you becoming aware of how powerful these covert persuasion techniques are? Here’s more. You can say "nicer" terms in lieu of the original “boring” or “negative” words. This will increase your likeability and can positively affect people’s emotions.

Say, "sanitation engineer" instead of "garbage collector" and you'll get better service from him.

Say, "We have a challenging situation at hand" instead of "We have a big problem" so you can cause less anxiety.

Say, "You're getting slim" instead of "You're becoming thin" so you'll boost his self-esteem and he will see you as a nice person.

Say, “You’re often late for work and you seldom finish the task on time. Is something bothering you?” instead of “You’re always late for work and you never finish your task on time!” The words “always” and “never” are often harsh and exaggerated; “often” and “seldom” are more subtle and do not convey that he is doing the irresponsible act all the time.

Say, “You could have given him a chance” instead of “You should have given him a chance.” “Could have” implies that he had a choice, which could then serve as a moral to make better decisions in the future. On the other hand, “should have” attacks the ego and sounds like a forced thing to do.

Using the right words is a very powerful covert persuasion technique, so be careful in your choice of words.
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