Cold reading is a psychological technique that helps people better understand the thoughts and emotions of others. This article will introduce the definition, uses and how to use cold reading to improve interpersonal communication skills.
1. Definition of cold reading
Cold reading refers to observing the other party’s words and deeds, It is a skill to infer the other party's personality, interests, experiences, etc. based on physical characteristics and other information, and to communicate on this basis. It relies primarily on observation and guessing rather than directly asking or understanding the other party's background information.
2. The purpose of cold reading
Cold reading can help people understand others better and build deeper relationships. It can be used in various occasions, such as social gatherings, business negotiations, love relationships, etc. By using cold reading, we can more accurately grasp the needs and expectations of the other party, so as to better meet their needs.
3. How to use cold reading
First of all, you need to pay attention to the other person’s words, deeds, and appearance, such as tone, expression, dress, etc. Then, based on this information, we can infer the other person's possible personality, hobbies, experiences, etc. Then, you can ask some questions or topics to verify your guesses and learn more about the other person's thoughts and emotions. Finally, be careful not to overuse cold reading, lest the other person feel uncomfortable or misunderstood.
Cold reading is a psychological technique that uses observation and inference of information about others. It can help people better understand others and build in-depth relationships. The use of cold reading requires attention to observation of details, reasonable inferences, timely verification, and avoid overuse.
