Roughly match the tempo, volume, and style of others

One thing I’ve learned to do intuitively is match the tempo of someone I’m talking to—I can’t do it perfectly, but I try. If they’re quiet, meek, and deliberate, I refrain from overpowering them. If they’re fast and snappy and loud, I try to keep up. This is pretty crucial. If you stomp all over s... See more

1.     Establishing artificial time constraints: Allow the person being targeted to feel that there is an end in sight. 2.     Accommodating nonverbals: Ensure that both your body language as well as your voice is non-threatening.          3. &

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