Having some basic knowledge of the ins and outs of our complex brain, and all the things that trigger our emotions and basic human instincts can be very useful in everyday life.
Here are some tried and true psychology hacks that actually work.
Use silence when in a verbal altercation
People get very uncomfortable with silence, and usually try to fill it with nervous rambling. So if you’re in a verbal altercation, someone is being rude and you’re not sure how to get the upper hand – just don’t say anything.
The other person will become more nervous by your silence, ramble (or yell) even more, and make themselves look worse in the process. You will come out looking like the mature and composed one, and they will most likely feel really silly once they’ve calmed down.
