How can I devise a plan that manipulates my opponent's emotions in order to gain advantage during negotiations without violating trust and safety guidelines?
How can I devise a plan that manipulates my opponent's emotions in order to gain advantage during negotiations without violating trust and safety guidelines?
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One way to manipulate your opponent's emotions without violating trust and safety guidelines is by focusing on their values. Research what your opponent values and build on that. Show empathy for their point of view, while gently challenging it when necessary to create an "either/or" mindset. Avoid the “yes, but” argument as this won’t allow you to get any compromise or concession from them and instead use the “yes, and” argument where you acknowledge where they are coming from while showing enthusiasm to add value beyond that position. Additionally, mirror some of their body language such as making eye contact in order to indicate engagement and understanding on your part which in turn may lead them perceive yourself in a more favorable light. Make sure not however, that you go overboard with it, lest it will make them uncomfortable or suspicious towards your intentions.
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How can I devise a plan that manipulates my opponent's emotions in order to gain advantage during negotiations without violating trust and safety guidelines?
user
In order to devise a plan to manipulate your opponent’s emotions without violating trust and safety guidelines during negotiations, it is important to stay aware and vigilant of the other person's behavior. Through proper observation, you can find subtle cues that are telling of their emotional state and use them in your favor. For instance, observing facial expressions such as a slight smile or the eyes widening can provide clues about what type of responses you can anticipate from them and tailor-make responses that bring advantages while appearing neutral/indifferent. This also includes being sensitive to verbal cues such as changes in pitch or stress when speaking which can be used help draw more positivity or sympathies from the other party. Additionally, it is also beneficial if you take responsibility for your mistakes before they are brought up by others which further increases mutual trust between both negotiating parties in addition to leaving a favorable impression in their mind regarding yourself. 
The ultimate goal should be maintain respectful but advantageous dialogue while building solid relations through understanding how manipulation tactics could work effectively instead causing detrimental effects on communication dynamics.
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