Weasel Phrase Flashcards
Weasel Phrase # 1
When you …
“When you” presupposes that you’re going to do the thing discussed or enter the state so it’s no longer open to debate. “When you get incredibly aroused do you find yourself compelled to act on it?”
Weasel Phrase # 2
What would it be like if …
This statement is in effect a command for the person to imagine the condition or occurrence named or described after it. “What would it be like if you were to find yourself growing very aroused.
Weasel Phrase # 3
A person can
By talking about a “person’s” experience it deflects any resistance on the part of your subject since you aren’t really talking about them. “A person can become incredibly aroused, talking with someone they really like!”
Weasel Phrase # 4
If you were to …
This is a really useful weasel phrase! By saying “if” it deflects resistance while at the same time directing the person to imagine experiencing the condition, feeling or behavior. “If you were to become very aroused …”
Weasel Phrase # 5
As you …
This phrase presupposes the person will do the behavior or undergo the experience. “As you grow more and more aroused …”
Weasel Phrase # 6
It’s not necessary to …
An example of negation - by saying your command isn’t necessary to - dissipates any resistance. “It’s not necessary for you to find me more and more fascinating.
Weasel Phrase # 7
You really shouldn’t
Another negation pattern. Since you’re saying they shouldn’t, it’s not like you’re trying to get them to do it, aren’t you! “You really shouldn’t think about amazing sex!”
Weasal Phrase # 8
You might find (yourself)
Useful as, the start of an intensifying chain of phrases, it implies that they’re going to experience what just happens, so not only can they not resist it, but it implies that you had nothing to do with it! “You might find that a picture of you and me being together in a special way pops right into that space in your mind.”
Weasel Phrase # 9
to the point where …
Really, this phrase connects one thing they are experiencing with the next thing you want them to - so it’s useful both as a connector and amplifier. “You might find
those pictures start to get bigger and brighter to the point where that arousal just gets UHH - incredibly intense”
Weasel Phrase # 10
Invite you to notice
Same effect as “you might find” - implies that what you describe is going to happen. Plus, “invite” has pleasant connotations of it being voluntary and polite!”And I invite you to notice how the deep, rich warmth of my voice is beginning to spread”
Weasel Phrase # 11
Notice what it’s like
Same effect as WP # 10. It implies that the condition or experience is going to take place. Very useful for moving people’s internal pictures. “Notice what it’s like as that picture, for whatever mysterious reason, pops itself into that location.
Weasel Phrase # 12
What Would it feel (be) like if …
Presumes condition is going to take place plus is very non-threatening as it uses “what if”. Note: (Feel variation forces a body sensation) . – What would it feel like if you were to instantaneously find yourself growing very aroused by the sound of someone’s voice?
Weasel Phrase # 13
as to when
This phrase connects and presupposes the thing will happen. You may wonder as to when or what will trigger all of these teachings to flow naturally from your lips and bring you the pleasure you desire.
Weasel Phrase # 14
as if
Connector and enhancer. As you look back on reviewing these cards, I invite you to notice how they have already taken effect it’s as if you already knew all this stuff and you are enabled and empowered now to do it. Doesn’t it just seem natural and great when you look at it that way, Now.
