Useful Psychological Techniques

1. It is better not to use phrases such as 'I think' or 'it seems to me' in speech or writing. They are implied, but they add a touch of uncertainty to the words. 2. Before an important interview, it is helpful to imagine having a long-standing close friendship with the interviewer. It almost always depends on us how we perceive the situation, and our calmness and ease may be conveyed to the interlocutor. 3. People tend to agree to a smaller favor after refusing a bigger one.