Episode 259 - How Touch Increases (and Hurts) Influence and Rapport

Maximize Your Influence · Oct 11, 2018 · 1m

Touch can help you influence and connect with people. Touch can be a very effective psychological technique. Subconsciously, most of us like to be touched; it makes us feel appreciated and builds rapport. It is true, though, that we do need to be aware and careful of a small percentage of the population who dislikes being touched in any way. In most instances, however, touch can help put people at ease and make them more receptive to you and your ideas. Touch increases influence. When you are able to touch your prospect they usually becomes more agreeable, enhances mood and increases the…