Psychological facts : Useful in daily life
Use a person's name right away.
I forget names the instant I'm introduced to someone. It's terrible. Experts recommend using the person's name a couple of times right away to reinforce it in your mind. This has an added benefit of making the person like you more! People like to hear their name. It makes us feel important.Chew gum if you're nervous.
You can trick your brain to reduce the nerves. Our brains are wired to believe that we are safe if we are eating. After all, cavemen wouldn't sit down to a meal if they were being chased by a bear. Don't chew gum during your interview or audition, but a piece of gum while you wait might help ease your anxiety.Maintain eye contact.
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If you ask someone a question and they feel hesitant to answer, just keep looking at them. That will show that you're not afraid of the answer, and help put them at ease.Suss out the stalkers with a yawn.
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If you see someone yawn, you will yawn. Sorry. That's just biology. So if you're getting the sense that someone cross the room is makin' eyes at you, go ahead and yawn. If they yawn back, you know who they've been looking at. And that means you've got the advantageChoose your colors wisely.
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Your suit color is sending a message, so pick wisely. Navy is warm and trustworthy. Gray is classy and dependable. Black is upscale and classy. So wear Navy if you're interviewing for a teaching job, gray if you're interviewing for a security job, and black if you're interviewing to be a sexy international super-spy