A distracting maneuver is designed to divert the attention of a person and switch from an important problem to a secondary one. How do people skillfully manipulate consciousness, taking the situation in a different direction?
Take to the side
This maneuver is performed in order to divert the interlocutor's attention from the main issue to many minor details. Facts that are inappropriate to the topic begin with a detailed explanation, interesting stories are told that are less and less relevant. As a result, there is essentially no time left to solve the problem or to answer, as required. Conclusion: a large flow of information leads to the side and an undesirable problem or question remains open.
Distract at a small request
When a person is very busy and focused on solving a specific problem, skillful manipulators politely distract. The question is asked first once, then after a short time they come again, but with an insignificant request. On the one hand, tension rises that someone is constantly distracting, and on the other hand, it is not good to respond to politeness with irritation. And more often in such situations, people agree to do a favor, if only they would get rid of them and let them work quietly. Then comes the understanding that it was an impudent ploy, and the manipulator deliberately took advantage of the situation. Conclusion: many people, when very busy, are ready to do anything, if only they would be left alone.
Human weaknesses
Skillful manipulators hide their true intentions and, with the help of psychological tricks, obtain from the communication partner the decisions they need. Any weapon can be used: from banal flattery to gross intimidation. Knowing about the love of money and the thirst for power, a person is offered a bribe or quick career growth, and in return he closes his eyes to issues that were previously important to him. When signing important documents, a subordinate enthusiastically discusses a recent football match, taking advantage of the interest in sports from his supervisor. Documents were signed, and the unfavorable terms of the contract went unnoticed. Conclusion: using human weaknesses, you can put to sleep vigilance.