1. Vocabulary – Traits of a Persuasive Person
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crafty, credulous, cunning, devious, gullible, ingenious, naive, shrewd, trusting, unsuspecting
2. Techniques for Persuading People
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Yes questions – asking questions that lead to “yes”
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Scarcity principle – showing something is limited
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Framing – presenting information in a persuasive way
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Reciprocation – giving something to get something
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Social proof – showing that others agree
3. Synonyms for Persuade
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cajole, coax, coerce, convince, entice, incite, pressure, sway, urge