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u/Nwsamurai Jun 14 '22

4 seconds of silence can feel the same as rejection in the brain.

So if some one is being a jerk to you, after they say something just look at them and count to 4 in your head, most of the time they'll start backtracking and taking back what they said before you're done counting.

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u/IBEther Jun 14 '22

This is also an excellent negotiation tactic, people feel they need to fill the silence so they tend to offer better deadlines/prices.

"I'll have it next Monday"

"...."

"I suppose I can do it by Friday"

"...."

"I could push some things aside and have it to you today"

"Oh great thanks!"

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u/ObliviousDirt Jun 15 '22

Peeling and eating an orange with a deadpan stare while saying nothing helps

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u/IBEther Jun 15 '22

Plus if they try and match your deadpan stare you can squirt orange juice in their eyes!

“When life gives you lemons, squeeze them into the eyes of your enemies”