Nudge This advice will make you more persuasive
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Jan 8, 2024 Learn the secrets behind persuasive language and how it can influence people's beliefs and actions. Discover the power of confidence and eliminating filler words for better communication. Explore the impact of pauses in conversations and the power of uncertainty in capturing attention.
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Trump's Persuasive Language
- Jonah Berger analyzes Donald Trump's persuasive rhetoric, noting its impact despite criticism.
- Trump's confident promises, like building a wall and achieving trade deals, resonated with a significant portion of the population.
Confidence and Persuasion
- Persuasiveness isn't innate; it stems from language use, exemplified by figures like Trump.
- Confident speech, avoiding hedges like "might" or "could," enhances persuasiveness, as demonstrated by a courtroom study.
Strategic Hedging
- Remove hedges like "could" or "might" to project confidence and increase persuasiveness.
- If hedging is necessary, do it strategically, by specifying uncertainties rather than expressing doubt.