How a mistake can help you win over anyone
When psychology professor Jack Shafer begins lecturing to a new class, he casually makes a mistake in the pronunciation of a word and lets the students correct themselves.
"I pretend to be embarrassed, thank them for their attentiveness, and correct the mistake," Jack says.
He uses this technique to accomplish three goals:
- First, when students correct the instructor's error, it makes them feel more confident.
- Second, they begin to communicate more freely with the tutor.
- Third, they allow themselves to make mistakes.
This same technique can also be used to get anyone to like you. Make mistakes, show your imperfection, let people correct themselves. And they will be disposed to you.
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