Sometimes the opinion of another person does not suit you, you want to change it. Sometimes this is not just a whim, but a necessity caused by the desire to receive help, concession, benefit. But in order to achieve this, you have to try.
Instructions
Step 1
Start by explaining your position. Try not to be too emotional, do not prove something, namely, tell about the question. Pay attention to the facts, make a compelling case, and don't forget the details. Clarify why you specifically need these beliefs and why it is important for others to believe in them too. Try to do everything softly, unobtrusively, but intelligibly.
Step 2
Explain to the interlocutor how your idea is useful to him, what he will get by agreeing in your arguments. Opinions do not change just like that, it is necessary for something, and here it is important to focus on the benefits of the person whose views you are trying to change. The more pleasant the offer, the more chances, but do not deceive, speak only the truth, do not embellish it, do not exaggerate. Engage the interlocutor with the proposal, convince him that the new vision will be useful to him.
Step 3
Listen to what you are told. The opposite position may have disadvantages, but in order to notice them, you need to know the opinion of your opponents. Analyze information, look for weaknesses. Also, by being attentive, you will form a positive opinion of yourself as a person. Today people often interrupt and speak themselves, and very rarely know how to understand the interlocutor. Therefore, even noticing inaccuracies and shortcomings in the theory of another, do not rush to spread them right away, give the opportunity to finish.
Step 4
Ask questions. It is better to find the disadvantages of the position not on your own, but to give this opportunity to the interlocutor. Ask, clarify, and you will notice how the controversial points in the answers themselves will manifest and will be noticeable. When a person draws conclusions himself, they are more valuable to him than those presented by someone. Prove to the person you are trying to convince the correctness of your position by realizing that his views are not correct.
Step 5
Do not go into insults, do not raise your voice, be restrained. Even if everything does not go the way you want, if the interlocutor does not take your side, you do not need to try to morally influence him, stay calm. Any feelings will only spoil the dialogue, make it unproductive. Sometimes it's easier to step back for a while, think over all the subtleties of a question, and then start the conversation again. If you give free rein to emotions, there may not be a second meeting.
Step 6
After every opportunity to change a person's mind, work on the mistakes. Whether the attempt succeeded or not, it is necessary to understand what has been done correctly and what can be improved. This approach will help you navigate faster and easier next time. Learn from your experience to become a true pro. Regular practice will allow you to learn how to convince anyone.
