The Power of the Third Party

Introduce a third party in a flattering way.

Have you ever tried to convince your significant other to change their dress style, mannerisms or annoying quirks?

If you have, you probably got burned and are a little wiser for it.

The truth is, we HATE to be corrected or rebuked. AND we hate it most from people we are closest to and we have a tendency to lash out in defense.

So how in the world do you get people to change? Enter the third party.

You may have seen a form of this technique in sales or speaker introductions. It starts with person A describing how credible/accomplished person B is and then when person B speaks, they are bestowed a tremendous level of respect. Suddenly, everything that comes out of their mouth is gospel and moving.

So the next time your wife asks you if you like the dress she chose, have her call a fashionista she respects and side step the whole debacle :)