7 Dark Psychology Tricks -Weekend edition

“What Are Some Dark Psychology Tricks That Actually Work?”

Some people may think of psychology as less of a science than physics or biology, because they might consider it subjective and don’t believe in personality types. But as any other science, psychology has a question, then a hypothesis and ways to confirm or deny it through experiments. It also can apply the results for problem solving. 

You can even test out some of the things yourself. While there are a lot of myths about what works and doesn’t work, people on Reddit have already done the work themselves and witnessed the desirable results without anyone even knowing they were deliberately manipulating someone.

HERE 7 DARK PSYCHOLOGY TRICKS TO TRY ON YOUR OWN

#1

If someone is bothering you at your desk too often, continue the conversation but get up and walk them back to their desk.

Had a boss who was a guru at this. You’d be back at your desk wondering how the f**k you got there.

#2

My boss likes having meetings after 5pm and even though I technically can be there for it, I don’t want to. So I tell him I have an important class I’m going to at exactly 5:45. I show up for about 5-10 minutes of the meeting then leave. He thinks I’m an amazing team player for going out of my way to hop on for just a few minutes. When in reality, I have no class to attend and I hate those meetings.

#3

People start to believe something if they’re told it over and over and over. Even if it goes against everything they know.

That’s why the news is so important to pretty much every government on earth. They get to decide what we hear over and over.

#4

Not really a dark trick but one that I’ve found effective, when someone’s being rude to you stay completely silent and stare at them. It’ll make them feel incredibly uncomfortable and they’ll usually act civilly after a few moments.

EDIT: **DISCLAIMER**Do not do this to people who are exhibiting aggressive behaviour, and / or whilst in an unsafe non public environment. This will not work on the local thug in the street, and will likely cause you harm. This is a tactic meant to be used on otherwise mature adults in safe environments.

#5

It’s not really dark but every mistake I make at work I go out of my way to admitting to. For some reason that makes me more trustworthy.

#6

Silence. If you want to know something, ask the question then wait. People want to fill the silence and will talk and talk.

#7

If someone doesn’t want to give you specific information, like tuition costs, or hours expected, give them an example that’s completely unreasonable. They will usually immediately give you an exact number and feel embarrassed for pretending not to know.

Example:
Me: How much does your C++ course cost?

Them: It really depends on what your goals are.

Me: Don’t you have a beginner’s course? Can you give me a price range?

Them: We can work with you to fit your individual needs.

Me: Okay, fine. So is it, like, $10 for access to all your courses, or…

Them: Oh, no. We have a subscription for $99 a month, it you can buy the beginner’s course for $120.

Not useful very often, but it works every time.