12/29/2022
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We have all been manipulated. But chances are, our manipulators were giving off these five signs of manipulation.
Manipulators come in many shapes, sizes and forms. Furthermore, not all of those who manipulate are inherently evil. Many people are unaware they are manipulating others.
At one time or another, both you and I have used our influence to achieve a personal desire โ it is basic human nature.
However, some intentionally manipulate others. They seek to lower another individual's self-esteem and cause harm.
They may say and do kind things when the "right" people are watching, but they ultimately seek their own success and gratification. It is these types of manipulators I have spent a great deal of my career identifying.
Throughout my time working for top governmental agencies, I learned a great deal about recognizing manipulators. My job was to befriend people to gather human intelligence.
I participated in those activities for over a decade and learned a tremendous amount in those years. The skills I acquired during this time helped me to, quite literally, survive.
Eventually, I wanted to use those skills and make a positive difference in the world. Today, I have accomplished this by teaching others about communication.
One of the common topics I have educated others on involves identifying manipulation through body language.
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Regarding this topic, I have heard all kinds of myths. Plenty of books claim to have identified the exact movement of all manipulators.
Some people claim that someone is always lying if they look to the left. Or, another individual may claim that manipulators rub their noses a certain way. This is not entirely true.
The hard, and simple, truth is that using body language to identify manipulation takes time and study. To truly recognize someone's deceit, you must have complete knowledge of a person's baseline โ or standard โ body language. Any deviations from the norm indicate that something is awry.
For these reasons, you will always have an easier time spotting manipulation when it comes from someone close to you. You are accustomed to the natural body language of your loved one and will have an easier time recognizing any deviations, whether conscious or subconscious.
Remember, it can be true that a person looking to the left, or rubbing their nose, could be indicative of manipulation. However, this only applies if these gestures are not ordinary for that person.
Related: 9 Signs You're Dealing With an Emotional Manipulator
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Once you thoroughly understand a person's typical body language and gestures, you can start detecting deviations in their behaviour.
These departures from the norm may occasionally reflect signs of manipulation. Below are examples of some standard deviations I have witnessed in manipulators:
Once you thoroughly understand a person's typical body language and gestures, you can start detecting deviations in their behaviour.
These departures from the norm may occasionally reflect signs of manipulation. Below are examples of some standard deviations I have witnessed in manipulators:
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