Mind Tricks to Play on People

The human brain, though extremely intelligent, can act in a stupid manner and mislead people. Illusion, for example, is an excellent mind trick. Different hand tricks which are claimed to be 'magic tricks' are in fact mind tricks. Such mind tricks can work as icebreakers or even help to lighten up a boring or grim meeting or gathering, these tricks are known to wonders when dealing or interacting with children.

Trick #1
There are several mind tricks that you can play at your workplace, in order to make a very good first impression on your colleagues and superiors. Being well dressed is a mind trick in itself. Crisp ironed clothes, especially black ones, make a very dominating and mature impression on people around you. If you want, you can even grow a French beard. It is necessary to trim it properly every day. You can also make a very good impression by using good accessories, such as a good ink pen with black ink, or clean polished shiny shoes. If your hair has started graying, then do not dye it, as gray hair signifies maturity. To give people an impression that you are a caring person, keep a photograph of your dog, wife, or your child on your desk. Another very important mind trick to play on people at your workplace is to act mildly interested in anything not related to work, and speak only when spoken to. Your posture or style of standing also tends to create a good impression on other people. The key to make a very good first impression is to talk less, appear to be in thought and talk rarely. But when you talk, your voice must sound pleasant and you must also give off a mild and warm smile.

Trick #2
One of the best mind tricks to play on people or your friends, in case of an argument, is known as 'lukewarm water'. In an argument, all you need to do is act lukewarm. Give a firm and sturdy reply while maintaining an erect posture, a steady, glassy stare and a cold voice. This is sufficient to visibly shake the person in front of you, and there is a very small chance that he would quarrel with you again. This is the best way to argue with a friend, as it effectively finishes off a quarrel or an argument, and does not result into any crumpled feelings.

Trick #3
This trick can be played on any person who is visibly younger to you. This mind trick is strictly meant for men. Also never, ever try this mind trick on a lady as you might get slapped. During the course of your business or career, there are bound to be situations when you will find that you are dealing with people who are visibly younger to you. All you have to do is lightly place your arm on the other person's shoulder, while in a standing position, when you are talking 'only' to that person. This mind trick is at times used by marketing or sales personnel and develops a feeling of absolute trust about you, in the other person's mind.

Trick #4
This a very good mind trick that you can play on all lady colleagues. All you have to do is act like an absolute 'gentleman'. For example, open the door for a lady, or pour a cup of coffee for her. There is no need for unnecessary talk. This small and passive gesture immediately indicates that you are a person, warm at heart but serious about your work.

These are some very good mind tricks that can be played at your workplace and within friends. You may also first practice them as mind tricks games, on family and friends. The human brain is of course bound to fall prey to such tricks. You may also try out some other mind tricks and optical illusions.