Here are four things you can do to get other people to say “yes:” 1. Think about what the other person wants or needs. If you ignore what the other party wants or needs, it is unlikely they ...

A review of 42 psychology studies (on 22,000 people) suggests this technique could double the chances someone would say “yes” to you. Read on to see how this works. If you want to, that is.

The point is to have a clear message about what you’d like to get out of the meeting. 3. Add specifics. After you’ve stated what you want, you need to give the other person a reason to believe ...

How to Get People to Say Yes to What You Want, According to Science Researchers have been studying the art of persuasion for years. Here’s what they’ve found.

13. Get Over The Guilt. Guilt is often the culprit that causes us to say "yes" more often than "no." We don't want to disappoint people. If you are guilty of feeling bad when you say "no ...

Keep the door open for the other person to calm down, get over their disappointment, and come close again. Learning to say yes to yourself, even if it means saying no to others, is not easy.

Get some data. Over a week, observe how you spend your time and energy. Lue recommends keeping note of how many times you say yes, no or maybe to a request. Don't judge it — just observe — she ...