Commander effects are noticeable. People show more respect and are compliant. I went to the post office today and was treated very kindly. I have some language patterns I use when I need help. Something like âCan you help me with that?â - it speaks to the part of the person that wants to be helpful.
Language is interesting, itâs not only about the choosing of words but also about how you say it. I didnât really learn persuasive language formally, although I studied a lot of hypnosis in my younger years on my own. Itâs just something I notice especially with the post office which has many reviews of being not helpful at all. Maybe it also sets the intention or frames the conversation, when I start with this sentence. I frame myself as someone who needs help and the other person as someone who is capable of helping me.
Maybe I should start a refresher on language patterns like that.
I am also interested in Non-violent communication as I have heard a lot of good stuff about it. A friend uses it to find solutions to her inter-personal conflicts. I havenât read anything about it myself and only know a bit about it.
Communication starts to interest me as it is very valuable. Sub-communication, language, voice, eye contact, body language, breathing etc.
Yesterday I wrote in my private diary that I may need new friends because I have changed with Khan and some friends seem to no longer be interesting to me. On the other hand, some friends I disliked in the past are very valuable to me now because they can accept me as I am. Itâs interesting to see who is who in an inner circle. Some people dislike change, some people enjoy see me growing.
I am also stating my opinion more often and that creates conflict or compliance. It depends on the fluidity of the person. Some people cannot accept new or different ideas. I donât have to keep them in my inner circle as I think that the person who is at least needy controls the social situation. It is powerful when you can just walk away. Some people will be gone for good, others will come back later.