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6 Non-Obvious Tactics People Use When They Want You to Do What They Want
People do this to clear the ground when they want something from you.
How do you know if someone is genuinely interacting with you or is merely trying to set the stage to get you to do what they want?
Human interaction is complex, and most times, people use different tactics to get others to do what they want.
Here are 6 things people do that are often not obvious at first, but are aimed to make you vulnerable.
Sharing Too Much Details
One of the very subtle tactics some people use when they want you to do what they want is engaging in oversharing.
Oversharing is when a person opens up too much by disclosing intimate details about their personal lives without minding if it’s the right time or place.
People tend to overshare because being vulnerable creates a sense of intimacy and trust.
When someone shares a deeply personal story with you about their breakup, medical history, or failure, it’s a strategy they use to cozy up to you emotionally.
They hope that by sharing personal information, you’ll feel closer to them, become sympathetic to their situation, and…
