Fraudsters and dishonest individuals using hypnosis and neurolinguistic programming methods can be found in almost any large city. And often not the stupidest people fall under their influence. Use the advice of psychologists to counter hypnotists.
Instructions
Step 1
Don't let suspicious individuals invade your personal space - without eye contact, hypnotic influence is impossible. Most often, hypnotists attract attention under the pretext of discovering an important secret, removing damage. In this case, do not be afraid to be impolite with strangers - leave immediately. Sometimes scammers ask for a minor service, for example, give directions, give a light, etc. If you decide to help - avoid looking into the eyes of the interlocutor.
Step 2
Recognize the hypnotist early in the conversation. Most likely, he will use neurolinguistic methods of induction into a trance state. Among such methods are mirroring the position of the body, adjusting the conversation to your breathing rhythm (the hypnotist speaks as the interlocutor exhales), monotonous speech, forcing to make an instant decision, repeating the same information until it becomes meaningless for you, incomprehensible gestures manipulating shiny objects. To maintain eye contact with your eyes, the hypnotist may begin to hold you physically by grasping your hands.
Step 3
Interrupt the hypnotic effect if the conversation has already begun. Signs like a sudden sympathy for a stranger, an unreasonable feeling of guilt in front of him, drowsiness, dullness of consciousness should alert you. One of the most powerful methods is the annoying song. Start humming a hit to yourself, in extreme cases - "A Christmas tree was born in the forest." As soon as you turn your attention to the lyrics of the song, the impact on your sensory system will cease. In addition to the song, in this case, reading poetry, prayers, and counting down helps. The main thing is to stop delving into the speech of the hypnotist and start listening to yourself.
Step 4
"Build" a wall between yourself and the interlocutor if you are forced to communicate with the hypnotist, for example, at work. Imagine a pile of bricks and mortar as you talk. “Take” these building materials and “build” a solid wall between you and the hypnotist, trying to fully focus on this work. A closed posture will also help you to interrupt the hypnotic effect when talking with a colleague or boss - cross your arms and legs, lower your eyes.
