How to influence ppl to agree to what i say?

Question

How to influence ppl to agree to what i say?

Answer 1

Make sure what you're saying is just, fair, of good structure..and most important...CORRECT :)

Otherwise....to influence a person that hasn't already made up their mind to disagree with you...be sauve, not rude. Use conviction in what you say, if you're unsure of what you're saying then how could you influence others? And be good at manipulation, it may come in handy.

Answer 2

what? are you opinionated?

Answer 3

Popularized by Dale Carnegie back in the 1930's, the science of influencing others is long-debated.  Some key points are the first impression others have of you-people will be influenced by one whose appearance is not oo dissimilar to theirs, yet seems a "step above".  People respect others who show respect for them-meaning, if the person you are trying to influence has an opposing opinion, DO NOT debate, but listen respectfully and let them know you "hear them" with statements such as "I understand how you could feel that way." or "That is a valid point." This does not relinquish your stance, but frees them up from their resistance to now listen to your point.  

Listed following are the key points of Carnegie's classic book "How To Win Friends and Influence People", which is still the benchmark in persuasion reading:

"Part One

Fundamental Techniques in Handling People

Don't criticize, condemn or complain.

Give honest and sincere appreciation.

Arouse in the other person an eager want.

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Part Two

Six ways to make people like you

Become genuinely interested in other people.

Smile.

Remember that a person's name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language.

Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves.

Talk in terms of the other person's interests.

Make the other person feel important - and do it sincerely.

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Part Three

Win people to your way of thinking

The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it.

Show respect for the other person's opinions. Never say, "You're wrong."

If you are wrong, admit it quickly and emphatically.

Begin in a friendly way.

Get the other person saying "yes, yes" immediately.

Let the other person do a great deal of the talking.

Let the other person feel that the idea is his or hers.

Try honestly to see things from the other person's point of view.

Be sympathetic with the other person's ideas and desires.

Appeal to the nobler motives.

Dramatize your ideas.

Throw down a challenge.

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Part Four

Be a Leader: How to Change People Without Giving Offense or Arousing Resentment

A leader's job often includes changing your people's attitudes and behavior. Some suggestions to accomplish this:

Begin with praise and honest appreciation.

Call attention to people's mistakes indirectly.

Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person.

Ask questions instead of giving direct orders.

Let the other person save face.

Praise the slightest improvement and praise every improvement. Be "hearty in your approbation and lavish in your praise."

Give the other person a fine reputation to live up to.

Use encouragement. Make the fault seem easy to correct.

Make the other person happy about doing the thing you suggest. "

Answer 4

I do this...(it works sometimes)

Slightly nod your head up and down while your talking.  Sometimes the person your talking to will do the same.  Shows they're agreeing with you.