Did you know that knowing basic psychology can give you a leg up at becoming more successful in various of life? Catching onto small, easy-to-miss psychological cues can help you understand your peers better, avoid confrontation, and even figure out your love life (to an extent). Below, you’ll find 50 psychological hacks that you can apply to everyday life.
Note: We are not psychologists, so take everything you read here with a grain of salt.
Staying silent to diffuse a verbal altercation
For some reason, people get uncomfortable with silence and will ramble on and on to make the silence go away. Remember this the next time you get into an argument with someone. If someone’s rude or uncompromising, shut your mouth and let them talk themselves into a corner.
The longer you stay silent, the more the person will talk. Both you and that person will notice inconsistencies in their speech that only make their point appear much worse. Plus, you’ll look like you’re the mature person taking the high road. It’s a win-win for everyone, except the guy who feels silly just rambling on and on about a non-issue.