A simple rule of 1 second will make you more popular and respected

Just hesitated, you can change the view of your interlocutor and gain respect.

Geoffrey James

Journalist, writer, speaker, creator of the blog Sales Source.

To learn how to achieve success, written hundreds of books and articles, but one of the best pieces of advice given by Napoleon Hill, author of the book "Think and get rich"" Think twice before you say anything, because your words and influence will sow the seeds of success or failure in the minds of listeners. "

This general rule can be reduced to a simple trick that during the conversation instantly make you more popular and respected.

Paused for a second before answering.

This is a slight change in the usual manner of speaking can bring many benefits. Here's how it works.

1. You do not interrupt each

When we interrupting interlocutorThen express their contempt for him. If we interrupt, because we know that he was going to say, we are also a hint that it's boring and predictable.

When we hesitated, then we show the other party that he and his opinion, we are not indifferent. We show respect, so we get respect in return.

2. You have time to focus

Most people in business negotiations currently using the approach of "Shoot, without aiming" described Michael Masterson (that is to say, without thinking). Or so fond of talking that blurt superfluous information.

However, each call must be a specific goal, especially in business. Otherwise, why bother to start a conversation? He hesitated to answer, you'll be able to find the right words that will benefit both you and your companion.

3. You can more easily express their thoughts

Many people use in conversation parasite words as ligaments ( "as if", "well ...", "understand"). This gives a little time to think about the following sentence. Only it sounds so vaguely and unconvincingly.

If you think about the answer, you can manage to get together and articulate their thoughts.

4. You seem to be smarter

No one respects those who speak incessantly and does not listen to interlocutor. If you pause before answering, you will consider thoughtful, and will listen to your words.

This trick will not only help achieve greater respect on the job, but also to strengthen your relationship with your loved ones. After all, every time you're thinking about your words, you express love and respect. This is very important in any relationship.