The Art Of Seduction Flashcards
what are the two elements of seduction?
first understand yourself and what is seductive about you, second your target and the actions that will penetrate their defenses and make them surrender
what should u do while using this book?
train in your most seductive trait then try to accompany it with another one or two and beware of the anti-seductive
the charmer
Charm is seduction without sex. Charmers are consummate manipulators,
masking their cleverness by creating a mood of pleasure and comfort. Their
method is simple: they deflect attention from themselves and focus it on their
target. They understand your spirit, feel your pain, adapt to your moods.
In the presence of a Charmer you feel better about yourself. Charmers
do not argue or fight, complain, or pester—what could be more seductive? By drawing you in with their indulgence they make
you dependent on them, and their power grows. Learn to
cast the Charmer’s spell by aiming at people’s
primary weaknesses: vanity and
self-esteem.
what is the thing that charm can’t exist without?
sexual tension
what is the secret to capturing people’s attention?
strike at the things they have the least control over: their ego, their vanity, and their selfesteem
what is the most important thing about charm?
it should never be too obvious it must be subtle
what are the 6 laws of charm?
1 - Make your target the center of attention
2 - Be a source of pleasure
3 - Bring antagonism into harmony
4 - Lull your victims into ease and comfort
5 - Show calm and self-possession in the face of adversity
6 - Make yourself useful
how to make your target the center of attention?
u must listen and observe Let your targets talk, revealing themselves in the process. As you find out more about them—their strengths, and more important their weaknesses—you can individualize your attention, appealing to their specific desires and needs, tailoring your flatteries to their insecurities. By adapting to their spirit and empathizing with their woes, you can make them feel bigger and better, validating their sense of self-worth
how to be a source of pleasure?
1 - distract them from their problems by giving them pleasure
2 - Being lighthearted and fun is always more charming than being serious and critical. An energetic presence is likewise more charming than lethargy
how to Bring antagonism into harmony?
in the face of those who are aggressive, retreat, let them have their little victories. Yielding and indulgence will charm the fight out of any potential enemies. Never criticize people overtly—that will make them insecure, and resistant to change. Plant ideas, insinuate suggestions. Charmed by your diplomatic skills, people will not notice your growing power
how to Lull your victims into ease and comfort?
The key to making your victims feel comfortable is to mirror them, adapt to their moods. People are narcissists— they are drawn to those most similar to themselves. Seem to share their values and tastes, to understand their spirit
how to Show calm and self-possession in the face of adversity?
Never show anger, ill temper, or vengefulness, all disruptive emotions that will make people defensive.
how to Make yourself useful?
creating a wide network of allies will give you the power to link people up with each other, which will make them feel that by knowing you they can make their lives easier. This is something no one can resist. Follow-through is key
what is the first example of charming?
disraeli the prime minister and the crude queen where he complemented her and made her feel like a woman,
Our personalities are often molded by how we are treated: if a parent or spouse is defensive or argumentative in dealing with us, we tend to respond the same way. Never mistake people’s exterior characteristics for reality, for the character they show on the surface may be merely a reflection of the people with whom they have been most in contact, or a front disguising its own opposite. A gruff exterior may hide a person dying for warmth; a repressed, sober-looking type may actually be struggling to conceal uncontrollable emotions. That is the key to charm—feeding what has been repressed or denied.
what is the second example?
pamela and hirrisman ,The world is full of self-absorbed people. In their presence, we know that everything in our relationship with them is directed toward themselves— their insecurities, their neediness, their hunger for attention. That reinforces our own egocentric tendencies; we protectively close ourselves up. It is a syndrome that only makes us the more helpless with Charmers. First, they don’t talk much about themselves, which heightens their mystery and disguises their limitations. Second, they seem to be interested in us, and their interest is so delightfully focused that we relax and open up to them. Finally, Charmers are pleasant to be around. They have none of most people’s ugly qualities—nagging, complaining, self-assertion. They seem to know what pleases. Theirs is a diffused warmth; union without sex