Manipulation is a psychological impact with the aim of subconsciously inducing a person to act against his will. In some situations, this is a useful method, but when it is used with the wrong motives, you need to be able to resist.
Instruction manual
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Learn to recognize manipulators. Contrary to popular belief that strong and overwhelming personalities are manipulating, psychologists identify about 10 types of manipulation. These include exaggerating the situation, ignoring the obvious, the need to keep everything under their own control, demonstrating their dependence, excessive virtue, an increased tendency to criticize and the like. Depending on what kind of manipulation you are faced with, your further actions depend.
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Develop inner qualities. If you are gullible or shy, then try to eradicate such feelings as much as possible. It also does not hurt to increase self-esteem. But remember that if you only outwardly create the impression of a strong and confident person, then the manipulator will feel it.
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Learn to refuse. Timely and confidently said the word "no" will help you show a person that you have your own position. This will reduce his desire to act.
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Show your distrust. Let the person feel that a distance has been maintained between you. Do not share something intimate with such a person.
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Act unpredictably. Manipulators are accustomed to the fact that everything is going according to his plan. But if you react to their actions as you need, they will be confused and, at a loss, will ease the pressure a little.
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Hide your flaws. People who control others tend to put pressure on the weakest points and provoke their sacrifice. Therefore, the less the manipulator knows about your minuses, the calmer you will be.
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Avoid showing off. Even if your successes are not invented, but real, the manipulator considers bragging as your weak spot and will not miss the opportunity to hurt. When you want to brag, better practice modesty. Specially downplay your abilities in order to mislead the interlocutor.
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Do not exaggerate the situation. Being able to recognize a manipulator is good, but if you look for a tendency to manipulate everyone, then you will be controlled by your own fears, and this is not a good alternative.