Six Psychological Tricks to Command More Respect

👔Upgrade your first impression by dressing one level nicer than the situation calls for and finding a brand that fits and flatters your body type.

💪Physically take up more space to command attention and subcommunicate confidence. Sit asymmetrically or take up your entire seat to show you're not afraid to be seen.

🤝Get comfortable with platonic touching to build trust and create a feeling of safety. Keep touch to non-central areas for no more than five seconds.

💬Don't allow yourself to be cut off mid-sentence. Finish your sentences even when interrupted, signaling that your opinions have value and deserve to be heard.

🙌Complement your competition to show fairness, honesty, and confidence. Recognize strengths on the opposite side to gain respect and open up meaningful conversations.

How can upgrading my first impression help me command more respect?

—By dressing one level nicer than the situation requires and finding a brand that fits and flatters your body type, you will be noticed in a positive way and make a strong first impression.

Why is it important to take up more space?

—Physically taking up more space shows confidence and subcommunicates that you are not afraid to be seen. Sitting asymmetrically or using your entire seat can achieve this without encroaching on others' space.

How can touch help me command more respect?

—Platonic touch builds trust and creates a feeling of safety. Keep touch to non-central areas of the body, such as hands or shoulders, for no more than five seconds to ensure it's appropriate and well-received.

Why should I finish my sentences even when interrupted?

—By not allowing yourself to be cut off mid-sentence, you signal that your opinions have value and deserve to be heard. This helps command respect and maintains your presence in a conversation.

How can complementing my competition help me gain respect?

—Complementing your competition shows fairness, honesty, and confidence. Recognizing strengths on the opposite side opens up meaningful conversations and commands respect from others.

00:00Learn six psychological tricks to instantly command more respect in this video summary.

01:23Upgrade your first impression by dressing one level nicer and finding a brand that fits and flatters your body type.

02:45Take up more physical space to command attention and show confidence.

04:03Get comfortable with platonic touching to build trust and create a feeling of safety.

05:43Finish your sentences even when interrupted to signal that your opinions have value and deserve to be heard.

07:32Complement your competition to show fairness, honesty, and confidence.