The Subliminal Self
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Mr. Simon
May 9, 2012, 8:15:40 AM5/9/12
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Explain briefly (1 or 2 paragraphs) how you could use something
specific from the Subliminal Self to alter some specific aspect of
your own life.
specific from the Subliminal Self to alter some specific aspect of
your own life.
Marina Guigli
May 10, 2012, 9:54:42 AM5/10/12
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One way in which I could use the subliminal self to change parts of my
life would be through using different pitches and tones in my voice.
In the interview it stated when one speaks in a high pitch, the person
whom they are talking too feels happier. In addition the interview
mentioned when one speaks in a lower pitch it makes the person talking
sound more intellectual. Throughout my life I could change the pitch
of my voice depending on how I want others or myself to feel. If I
knew someone was not feeling well or if that someone was having a bad
day, I would increase the pitch in my voice so that that person would
unconsciously feel happier. Also, if I had to give a big presentation
or a speech, I would lower the pitch of my voice in order to sound
more pleasant and academic so that the listeners would unconsciously
give me more votes or a better grade.
life would be through using different pitches and tones in my voice.
In the interview it stated when one speaks in a high pitch, the person
whom they are talking too feels happier. In addition the interview
mentioned when one speaks in a lower pitch it makes the person talking
sound more intellectual. Throughout my life I could change the pitch
of my voice depending on how I want others or myself to feel. If I
knew someone was not feeling well or if that someone was having a bad
day, I would increase the pitch in my voice so that that person would
unconsciously feel happier. Also, if I had to give a big presentation
or a speech, I would lower the pitch of my voice in order to sound
more pleasant and academic so that the listeners would unconsciously
give me more votes or a better grade.
Maggie Renner
May 10, 2012, 1:15:35 PM5/10/12
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One thing that was mentioned in the audio recording of the subliminal
self was the impact of sensation. There are specific sensations in
one’s hands and face that impact his or her interactions with others.
When shaking another’s hand, not only is a greeting exchanged but
trust is built as well. This is due to the sensation in one’s hands.
An example given in the recording is that politicians (Bill Clinton
was specifically mentioned), make sure to greet as many people as they
can through handshakes, which makes sense because in order to gain
support for their campaign, they need to individually build trust with
the people. In terms of sensation in one’s face, smiling also builds
trust between individuals. This portion of the audio can impact my
life because by smiling more and making sure to shake hands with
others when greeting them, I will build more relationships throughout
my life. Both of these are easy additions and would impact it
significantly. Both of these are in general polite things to do so not
only will they help build relationships but they will also make you
more likeable as well.
self was the impact of sensation. There are specific sensations in
one’s hands and face that impact his or her interactions with others.
When shaking another’s hand, not only is a greeting exchanged but
trust is built as well. This is due to the sensation in one’s hands.
An example given in the recording is that politicians (Bill Clinton
was specifically mentioned), make sure to greet as many people as they
can through handshakes, which makes sense because in order to gain
support for their campaign, they need to individually build trust with
the people. In terms of sensation in one’s face, smiling also builds
trust between individuals. This portion of the audio can impact my
life because by smiling more and making sure to shake hands with
others when greeting them, I will build more relationships throughout
my life. Both of these are easy additions and would impact it
significantly. Both of these are in general polite things to do so not
only will they help build relationships but they will also make you
more likeable as well.
Lucy
May 10, 2012, 4:23:50 PM5/10/12
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The subliminal self broadcast discussed several factors that
unconsciously alter our decision making. One example of this
phenomenon was the weather: a study conducted over several years
showed that, on average, the new york stock exchanged showed daily
growth of 24% on sunny days, and only 7% on rainy days. The guest went
on to explain these results, coming to the conclusion that good
weather not only puts people in good mood, but it creates an optimism
that rainy days do not foster. Although one cannot influence the
weather, one could use it to his or her advantage. I would conclude
that outdoors on a sunny day would be an optimal setting for problem
solving and group bonding. As a teacher or a manager, this could be
valuable: even the addition of bigger windows could raise a company's
productivity. Personally, I could use this trend to influence the
direction of a group project. By meeting outdoors, on a beautiful day,
our group would likely work through problems faster, show more
creativity, and work better as a team.
unconsciously alter our decision making. One example of this
phenomenon was the weather: a study conducted over several years
showed that, on average, the new york stock exchanged showed daily
growth of 24% on sunny days, and only 7% on rainy days. The guest went
on to explain these results, coming to the conclusion that good
weather not only puts people in good mood, but it creates an optimism
that rainy days do not foster. Although one cannot influence the
weather, one could use it to his or her advantage. I would conclude
that outdoors on a sunny day would be an optimal setting for problem
solving and group bonding. As a teacher or a manager, this could be
valuable: even the addition of bigger windows could raise a company's
productivity. Personally, I could use this trend to influence the
direction of a group project. By meeting outdoors, on a beautiful day,
our group would likely work through problems faster, show more
creativity, and work better as a team.
On May 9, 8:15 am, "Mr. Simon" <jsimon...@gmail.com> wrote:
Anna Kasok
May 10, 2012, 4:25:05 PM5/10/12
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One thing that was mentioned in the audio recording was how people can
be influenced by subliminal messages from the media. This was
mentioned multiple times. One time was in an experiment where the
words" Drink Coca Cola. Eat popcorn" were quickly flashed on a
screen. It was not there long enough for the conscious mind to read
it, but the subliminal mind read it, and later, the majority of the
group of people who saw the sign chose to get a cola rather than
another drink. This was similar in the Lipton iced tea experiment
later, where 80% of the subjects who were exposed to a subliminal
message about drinking Lipton iced tea chose to get a glass of it. It
was also mentioned that the media categorizes different genders and
races, thus sending subliminal messages to viewers that the viewers
then carry out in forms such as racism. The thing that surprised me
the most was that sometimes people's racist beliefs are unconscious,
and that people can also have unconscious racism towards their own
race. The way to overcome this is through becoming conscious of those
beliefs. While the recording focused on subliminal messages about
race, the same subliminal messages can influence what people buy, what
they eat, and what they listen to. Throughout my life, I see a lot of
these messages, and occasionally fall for them, both consciously and
not. From now on, I can try to be more conscious of these messages,
and in doing so, I will be able to buy the things I know that I want
and that will make me happy, not just the things that they media says
I should want and will make me happy!
be influenced by subliminal messages from the media. This was
mentioned multiple times. One time was in an experiment where the
words" Drink Coca Cola. Eat popcorn" were quickly flashed on a
screen. It was not there long enough for the conscious mind to read
it, but the subliminal mind read it, and later, the majority of the
group of people who saw the sign chose to get a cola rather than
another drink. This was similar in the Lipton iced tea experiment
later, where 80% of the subjects who were exposed to a subliminal
message about drinking Lipton iced tea chose to get a glass of it. It
was also mentioned that the media categorizes different genders and
races, thus sending subliminal messages to viewers that the viewers
then carry out in forms such as racism. The thing that surprised me
the most was that sometimes people's racist beliefs are unconscious,
and that people can also have unconscious racism towards their own
race. The way to overcome this is through becoming conscious of those
beliefs. While the recording focused on subliminal messages about
race, the same subliminal messages can influence what people buy, what
they eat, and what they listen to. Throughout my life, I see a lot of
these messages, and occasionally fall for them, both consciously and
not. From now on, I can try to be more conscious of these messages,
and in doing so, I will be able to buy the things I know that I want
and that will make me happy, not just the things that they media says
I should want and will make me happy!
Michael Rolincik
May 10, 2012, 5:00:31 PM5/10/12
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In the interview, Dr. Leonard Mlodinow talked about how speaking
differently affected the way one is perceived by others. For example,
the less monotonous and more varying ones voice is, the more
believable it is. Another example would be in the case of Margaret
Thatcher. She had a very squeaky voice, but after she started running
for public office, she started speaking in a much lower tone. Varying
the way one speaks could be seen as a form of impression management,
because one is alter the way others perceive him or her. I could
choose to speak in a lower voice when I feel like I need to be
perceived as more confident.
differently affected the way one is perceived by others. For example,
the less monotonous and more varying ones voice is, the more
believable it is. Another example would be in the case of Margaret
Thatcher. She had a very squeaky voice, but after she started running
for public office, she started speaking in a much lower tone. Varying
the way one speaks could be seen as a form of impression management,
because one is alter the way others perceive him or her. I could
choose to speak in a lower voice when I feel like I need to be
perceived as more confident.
Abi Cooper
May 10, 2012, 5:42:56 PM5/10/12
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The recording discussed the value of hunches, which I could start to
take heed of. People often dismiss hunches, and instead prefer to
come to conclusions about situations based only on rational, conscious
reasoning processes such as inductive and deductive reasoning. Dr.
Mlodinow explains that there have been studies done on blind people
who, even though they receive no conscious images of their
surroundings, can still sense motion in their visual field, which must
be explained by unconscious processing. Conclusions drawn by the
unconscious (such as this sense of motion) appear to the conscious
mind as hunches. Mlodinow says hunches should not be ignored, thus
supporting the caller who said that, as a nurse, she often relies on
hunches to figure out if something has worsened in a patient's
health. In my life, therefore, I could start paying more attention to
hunches and, if conscious reasoning isn't much help, follow them. For
example, if I were lost and couldn't remember what steps I had taken
to get to my current location (so conscious reasoning does not lead to
a conclusion), I could follow any hunches I have about where to go in
order to get back, because it should mean that my unconscious mind has
processed more of my location than my conscious mind and will help me
get back to somewhere I am familiar with.
take heed of. People often dismiss hunches, and instead prefer to
come to conclusions about situations based only on rational, conscious
reasoning processes such as inductive and deductive reasoning. Dr.
Mlodinow explains that there have been studies done on blind people
who, even though they receive no conscious images of their
surroundings, can still sense motion in their visual field, which must
be explained by unconscious processing. Conclusions drawn by the
unconscious (such as this sense of motion) appear to the conscious
mind as hunches. Mlodinow says hunches should not be ignored, thus
supporting the caller who said that, as a nurse, she often relies on
hunches to figure out if something has worsened in a patient's
health. In my life, therefore, I could start paying more attention to
hunches and, if conscious reasoning isn't much help, follow them. For
example, if I were lost and couldn't remember what steps I had taken
to get to my current location (so conscious reasoning does not lead to
a conclusion), I could follow any hunches I have about where to go in
order to get back, because it should mean that my unconscious mind has
processed more of my location than my conscious mind and will help me
get back to somewhere I am familiar with.
Emily Weinstein
May 10, 2012, 7:06:10 PM5/10/12
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One thing from the Subliminal Self audio that we listened to that
stood out to me was when the women who called into the show said that
her positive attitude had a great impact on the way people responded
to her and acted around her. She was talking about how when she
changed her voice to sound more positive and upbeat, the people around
her changed their moods accordingly. Then, the man being interviewed
said that there is a strong connection between the pitch of your voice
and how people unconsciously act in response to it. I could take this
into my everyday life because I feel like at times I tend to mumble
and I don't always talk with a friendly voice. Although this is not
always intentional, I think it is definitely something I could work
on. If a person I am talking to does not seem to be in a great mood, I
could try to sound a bit more positive and upbeat in order to bring
their spirits up.
stood out to me was when the women who called into the show said that
her positive attitude had a great impact on the way people responded
to her and acted around her. She was talking about how when she
changed her voice to sound more positive and upbeat, the people around
her changed their moods accordingly. Then, the man being interviewed
said that there is a strong connection between the pitch of your voice
and how people unconsciously act in response to it. I could take this
into my everyday life because I feel like at times I tend to mumble
and I don't always talk with a friendly voice. Although this is not
always intentional, I think it is definitely something I could work
on. If a person I am talking to does not seem to be in a great mood, I
could try to sound a bit more positive and upbeat in order to bring
their spirits up.
Tess Harrington
May 10, 2012, 7:34:56 PM5/10/12
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An aspect of the subliminal self that I could use to positively alter
my life is the use of touch. Dr. Mlodinow described an experiment in
which men lightly touched a woman’s arm when talking to her. During
the debriefing afterwards, most women said that they did not even
remember being touched on the arm, but were more attracted to the men
that did in fact touch their arm lightly. Dr. Mlodinow displayed that
touching their arm displayed characteristics of sincerity to the
women, despite them not remembering the touch at all. Knowing this
could potentially help me communicate better, for people are more
likely to listen, (and feel that they are being listened to) when they
feel they are talking to someone sincere. Communicating better would
infinitely help my relationships with peers, friends, family members,
and even teammates.
my life is the use of touch. Dr. Mlodinow described an experiment in
which men lightly touched a woman’s arm when talking to her. During
the debriefing afterwards, most women said that they did not even
remember being touched on the arm, but were more attracted to the men
that did in fact touch their arm lightly. Dr. Mlodinow displayed that
touching their arm displayed characteristics of sincerity to the
women, despite them not remembering the touch at all. Knowing this
could potentially help me communicate better, for people are more
likely to listen, (and feel that they are being listened to) when they
feel they are talking to someone sincere. Communicating better would
infinitely help my relationships with peers, friends, family members,
and even teammates.
Justin Chow
May 10, 2012, 8:08:38 PM5/10/12
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Leonord Mlodinow stated that people tend to unconsciously judge others based on looks and how they present themselves. He used the example of the psychology professor at Princeton who tested this theory on college students. Using election speeches, he changed the speed and tone and asked the students to vote for whom they would pick. The professor then claimed he could predict who would win based on the speech and presentation of the candidate. Mlodinow later describes how these judgments are all made unconsciously.
I can use this information later in life when I give speeches or if I just want to interest or persuade someone. I have my senior presentation coming up so I should change the tone, pitch and speed of my voice in order for my classmates to like the speech better. I should speak louder in order to make my speech seem genuine and unique. Mlodinow also said due to the unconscious mind people tend to like people who smile, act nice, and make slight contact with them. In my speech I will be sure to smile and make the audience laugh sometimes. Even in regular conversations I should do these things because the other person unconsciously will feel better.
katestewart
May 10, 2012, 8:10:00 PM5/10/12
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In the podcast, they mention the use of subliminal messages in films,
advertisements, campaigns, and other media. This acts almost as a
primer or a subconscious association for recognition of a product or
idea. This idea of flashing images of certain material may be able to
influence mood and confidence in every day life. One study showed
different expressions (happy, apathetic, and angry) of a women in
flashed images and it correlated with how well the subjects liked the
advertised product in the film it was shown with. This could be
extrapolated to one's mood and possibly even one's confidence outside
of the laboratory. The basis for this working can be explained by the
subliminal self which could also potentially explain factors of
Gestalt perception and personal biases.
advertisements, campaigns, and other media. This acts almost as a
primer or a subconscious association for recognition of a product or
idea. This idea of flashing images of certain material may be able to
influence mood and confidence in every day life. One study showed
different expressions (happy, apathetic, and angry) of a women in
flashed images and it correlated with how well the subjects liked the
advertised product in the film it was shown with. This could be
extrapolated to one's mood and possibly even one's confidence outside
of the laboratory. The basis for this working can be explained by the
subliminal self which could also potentially explain factors of
Gestalt perception and personal biases.
peter crane
May 10, 2012, 8:23:51 PM5/10/12
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Towards the end of the conversation a man calls in asking about the
relationship between cognitive dissonance and the subliminal mind. He
wonders how these two things work together and how we deal with
competing ideas in our head. He states in his example, "If you are
brought up in a society and thinking that the society you are in is a
just and lawful, people-respecting society but then you learn a bunch
of facts that totally counter this idea... it brings upon a cognitive
dissonance." He goes on to describe how people believe the media and
whatever they hear just so that they can avoid this feeling. I
understand like the host says, that when I form my view of the world
from my perspective that my desires play into it due to motivated
reasoning. One specific way I can alter this aspect of my life is for
me to acknowledge the conflicting ideas that I form occasionally and
try to embrace the cognitive dissonance so that I can further
understand the issue in the world. For example, if I believe opposing
characteristics about a presidential candidate from the news station
and what I have heard from friends I will not listen to what I am
spoon fed and instead do my best to gather accurate facts and form my
opinion without letting my desires influence it.
relationship between cognitive dissonance and the subliminal mind. He
wonders how these two things work together and how we deal with
competing ideas in our head. He states in his example, "If you are
brought up in a society and thinking that the society you are in is a
just and lawful, people-respecting society but then you learn a bunch
of facts that totally counter this idea... it brings upon a cognitive
dissonance." He goes on to describe how people believe the media and
whatever they hear just so that they can avoid this feeling. I
understand like the host says, that when I form my view of the world
from my perspective that my desires play into it due to motivated
reasoning. One specific way I can alter this aspect of my life is for
me to acknowledge the conflicting ideas that I form occasionally and
try to embrace the cognitive dissonance so that I can further
understand the issue in the world. For example, if I believe opposing
characteristics about a presidential candidate from the news station
and what I have heard from friends I will not listen to what I am
spoon fed and instead do my best to gather accurate facts and form my
opinion without letting my desires influence it.
Mark mulligan
May 10, 2012, 8:36:45 PM5/10/12
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One way that I could change my life thanks to The Subliminal Self
segment is the idea of creating a connection through touch. One
example of the power of touch is that waiters would quickly touch
their customers in a friendly manner, and then would increase their
tips due to the unconscious making them feel better. This can be used
in my everyday life, as I can give people a simple tap on the shoulder
to try and get them to feel better, or be happier. When talking to
somebody for the first time, or after a long time, a simple tap on the
shoulder could make them feel more connected to me, and thus help
provide a better conversation or connection with that person than if I
didn’t tap them.
segment is the idea of creating a connection through touch. One
example of the power of touch is that waiters would quickly touch
their customers in a friendly manner, and then would increase their
tips due to the unconscious making them feel better. This can be used
in my everyday life, as I can give people a simple tap on the shoulder
to try and get them to feel better, or be happier. When talking to
somebody for the first time, or after a long time, a simple tap on the
shoulder could make them feel more connected to me, and thus help
provide a better conversation or connection with that person than if I
didn’t tap them.
Lisa Hsieh
May 10, 2012, 9:11:14 PM5/10/12
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In the podcast, Leonard Mlodinow mentions that humans have very
complex social organizations more so than animals. He goes on to
explain that we have a much higher ability to know what others are
thinking, and even the ability to detect what they're thinking about
what we're thinking. As Mlodinow puts it, we have a "very
Machiavellian sense of society, and it's helped us to evolve our
modern societies." The idea of being able to understand the thought
processes of others without explicit notification can be applied to my
life. For example, when my mother tells my sister to practice the
violin, although she immediately complies and starts taking out her
instrument without saying a word, she conveys to me that she is
unenthusiastic and does not enjoy the activity of practicing by means
of unconscious gestures (eg., the slumping of shoulders, etc).
Clearly, unconscious thought processing does play a role in daily
living.
complex social organizations more so than animals. He goes on to
explain that we have a much higher ability to know what others are
thinking, and even the ability to detect what they're thinking about
what we're thinking. As Mlodinow puts it, we have a "very
Machiavellian sense of society, and it's helped us to evolve our
modern societies." The idea of being able to understand the thought
processes of others without explicit notification can be applied to my
life. For example, when my mother tells my sister to practice the
violin, although she immediately complies and starts taking out her
instrument without saying a word, she conveys to me that she is
unenthusiastic and does not enjoy the activity of practicing by means
of unconscious gestures (eg., the slumping of shoulders, etc).
Clearly, unconscious thought processing does play a role in daily
living.
Meghan Mahoney
May 10, 2012, 9:25:06 PM5/10/12
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In the Subliminal Self podcast, Leonard Mlodinow describes the immense
influence pure touch has over another's unconscious self. I
frequently babysit so this tip is useful in my life. For example, if
the child is very upset that his or her parents leave the house, then
I could use this to my advantage by holding the child or patting them
on the head or shoulder. Mlodinow claimed that the feeling of touch
creates a certain trust and provides comfort. The child will probably
be unaware of this but when upset the unconscious self will appreciate
this contact and will be comforted by it. Therefore, this influence of
touch alters my life because it can make my job a lot easier when I
know how to calm the child down.
influence pure touch has over another's unconscious self. I
frequently babysit so this tip is useful in my life. For example, if
the child is very upset that his or her parents leave the house, then
I could use this to my advantage by holding the child or patting them
on the head or shoulder. Mlodinow claimed that the feeling of touch
creates a certain trust and provides comfort. The child will probably
be unaware of this but when upset the unconscious self will appreciate
this contact and will be comforted by it. Therefore, this influence of
touch alters my life because it can make my job a lot easier when I
know how to calm the child down.
Allen Mannheim
May 10, 2012, 11:14:29 PM5/10/12
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The audio recording “The Subliminal-Self”, talks about many ways
in which to gain people’s appreciation faster and more reliably than
without using these methods. One method I would use would something
like lower my voice and speaking faster to make myself more
convincing, and use more physical cues to make myself seem more
relatable to other people, such physical cues as light touching and
posing more confident. Also to smile more to make people see me as a
happy and nice person. I would do this so that people would have good
“hunches” about me, and categorize me as a good person who can be
trusted. This will be very be helpful because the unconscious powers
what we think about people, and would gain me a lot of new friends.
in which to gain people’s appreciation faster and more reliably than
without using these methods. One method I would use would something
like lower my voice and speaking faster to make myself more
convincing, and use more physical cues to make myself seem more
relatable to other people, such physical cues as light touching and
posing more confident. Also to smile more to make people see me as a
happy and nice person. I would do this so that people would have good
“hunches” about me, and categorize me as a good person who can be
trusted. This will be very be helpful because the unconscious powers
what we think about people, and would gain me a lot of new friends.
emdo...@yahoo.com
May 10, 2012, 11:15:48 PM5/10/12
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An important point that was mentioned in the On Point discussion was
the effect of sensation on relationships, particularly the tactile
sense. The speaker explained how one feels closer to someone else who
makes physical contact with them. This physical contact often goes
unnoticed but still manages to create an unconscious effect on the
person being touched, causing him or her to feel more confortable and
connected to the person who touched them. I think I could use this in
the future, when I am giving my friends advice on their problems.
Although I hope my word might be enough consolation for them, I think
a light touch to the shoulder or elbow would create a sense of trust
between us, even though they may not even remember that I touched
their shoulder or elbow in retrospection.
the effect of sensation on relationships, particularly the tactile
sense. The speaker explained how one feels closer to someone else who
makes physical contact with them. This physical contact often goes
unnoticed but still manages to create an unconscious effect on the
person being touched, causing him or her to feel more confortable and
connected to the person who touched them. I think I could use this in
the future, when I am giving my friends advice on their problems.
Although I hope my word might be enough consolation for them, I think
a light touch to the shoulder or elbow would create a sense of trust
between us, even though they may not even remember that I touched
their shoulder or elbow in retrospection.
noa...@verizon.net
May 11, 2012, 10:37:43 AM5/11/12
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One very direct application from the Subliminal Self to my life is the
study he mentioned about waiters getting more tips if they lightly
touch their customers on the shoulder. As I am a waiter I could try to
employ this at my work and try to use the increased sense of trust
that the touch can cause to improve my tips. However, I am somewhat
hesitant to try this because while the study suggests that overall
there is an increase in tips there is also a chance that my actions
would be considered innappropriate or threatening and thus would
result in a decrease in tips or something else bad.
study he mentioned about waiters getting more tips if they lightly
touch their customers on the shoulder. As I am a waiter I could try to
employ this at my work and try to use the increased sense of trust
that the touch can cause to improve my tips. However, I am somewhat
hesitant to try this because while the study suggests that overall
there is an increase in tips there is also a chance that my actions
would be considered innappropriate or threatening and thus would
result in a decrease in tips or something else bad.
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