Psychological Manipulation Tactics

By Luna the Mindbender, Guild Member

Chapter 1: The Art of Making People Like You (Even When They Don't Want To)

Subtitle: Advanced Gaslighting Techniques

You are reading this page because you are either a) extremely curious or b) extremely concerned about your sanity.

Don't worry, we won't judge you. Much.

But seriously, if you're here, you're probably wondering how to get people to do your bidding without, you know, actually getting their consent. Well, you're in luck! Our guild has a few tricks up its sleeve.

Here are some tried-and-true methods:

1. The Classic Gaslight

Make people doubt their own perceptions of reality. A classic.

2. The Socratic Method

Make people think they're having a conversation, but really, you're just talking to yourself.

3. The Pied Piper of Hameln

Make a bunch of annoying, repetitive noise until people just give in and do what you want.

And, of course, for the truly advanced practitioners:

Chapter 2: Advanced Manipulation Techniques

Subtitle: Mind Games and Social Engineering

For those who have mastered the basics and are looking to take their manipulation skills to the next level.

Here are some advanced techniques to get you started:

1. The Art of Active Listening

A.k.a. pretending to care.

2. The Power of Misdirection

Making people focus on the wrong thing while you're doing what you really want.

3. The Gift of Emotional Labor

Making people do all the emotional work, so you don't have to.