What’s an example of manipulations, especially non malicious?
I feel I might be manipulative when it comes to getting people to do minor things for me or switching the conversation about me or trying to get a response to something I don’t wanna say outright to them. But I also have a hard time comprehending if manipulation is genuinely what I’m doing.
People say manipulation is always conscious and people using manipulation are aware of it but?? I don’t feel that way about myself? I genuinely don’t know if I manipulate or not, even if it’s on small scales.
Examples of Positive Manipulation
Advertisements!!!
Political campaigns (this could be considered negative as well depending on the perspective)
Dog training (especially with food)
Punishment/reward strategies (teaching a child or animal that good behavior comes with rewards and negative behavior comes with consequences is manipulating them into acting the way that is socially acceptable)
Hinting at compliments or complimenting someone in order to get a compliment yourself