A "Yes" Can Simply Increase Your Business

A review of dozens of psychology studies, involving more than 22,000 subjects, has revealed a surprisingly simple technique for getting people to agree to something. If you like, Ill teach it to you. But you are free say no.

There. I just taught it to you.

The studies found that phrases like but you are free or dont feel obliged doubles the chances that someone will say yes to a request. It also increases the amount of money that people are willing to donate to a cause and makes them more likely to take a survey or give more money to someone asking for bus fare home.

The review, which you can find here, found that the precise wording doesnt matter. More important is the implication. When you acknowledge the obvious that the other person has a choice in the matter your request is seen as less threatening. People feel less pressured and more in control which, it turns out, makes them more agreeable.

Its that last insight that makes this technique more than a manipulative trick. Its really about your approach to selling. Salespeople, of course, feel pressure to close sales. Intentionally or not, they sometimes pass these feelings along to buyers. Most know better than to use obvious come-ons like Theyre going fast! or I cant hold this price forever! But they often bring more subtle pressure to bear. And, as these studies show, that kind of pressure usually backfires.

It takes a great deal of confidence to remind buyers that they can walk away. But youre not telling them anything they dont already know. So go ahead. Give this technique a try on your next sale.

Or not. Its entirely up to you.

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