The 'paradox' trick helps you convince your opponent in a snap

This new study has just been published by German scientists last week.

Recent research by German scientists has shown the secret to you being able to "fight hard" when persuading your opponent - that is to avoid looking straight into their eyes.

Many people think that looking straight into the eyes of the opposite person will make it easier for them to convince them. However, experts believe that eye contact is necessary, help increase, connect friendliness among people but it will reduce your ability to persuade the opponent.

Looking at the opponent's eyes when talking sometimes causes the opposite effect

At the top of the study, Dr. Frances Chen shared: "Our recent findings indicate that looking directly into the eyes of listeners is less likely to change their minds and thoughts . Conversely, couples when it also causes a negative effect ".

Dr. Chen with colleagues at the University of Freiburg (Germany) conducted the experiment using technology to record and monitor the eyes of volunteer participants looking directly at the opposite when debating the issue. .

They discovered, those who look into the eyes of the opponent when talking give little convincing arguments. The only time that eye contact is effective is when both people have consensus, agreeing with the thesis, the topic is given.

Harvard Kennedy (US) researcher Julia Minson said: " Whether you're a politician or a normal person, eye contact will sometimes be counterproductive if you're trying to persuade someone. It only works when you and your partner share the same direction. "

The study is published in the journal Psychological Science.