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When you hear the word 'hypnosis', you typically think of a swinging watch dangling from a doctors hand or a comedian getting people to act like chickens. But did you know that there is another kind of hypnosis, something that anyone can use to influence people to do what they want? Yes, it's true, conversational hypnosis can be used by anyone to convince people of anything!

This type of hypnosis is actually used quite often by those who know how, you may have even had it happen to you and were unaware because it is so subtle. This technique does not involve a swinging pocket watch or any overt gestures, you can actually put people into a state of hypnosis or autosuggestion simply with the words you use and they way you use them in normal every day conversation.

Conversational hypnosis is an interesting means of 'selling' or swaying someone to your side, It is simply employing conversational techniques in a specific way so as to bypass your subjects critical mind and make them open to your suggestions. This is much like what we do every day - try to persuade your co-workers to go with your idea, try to get someone to do you a favor or to get agreement on something. Of course, those of us who know hypnotic conversation techniques are much more successful at getting the outcome we want!

You can use conversational or, as it is sometimes called, covert hypnosis on one person or on a whole crowd of people. It employs the use of vocal timing, language patterns and voice intonations in order to influence others. It can be used in most situations and learned by most anyone. By using this technique you can gain empathy and understanding for your views, often your subjects will be engrossed in what you have to say and easily change their minds to agree with you!

In fact, perhaps the most interesting use was by Dr. Milton Erikson who used conversational hypnosis to help his patients in the 1940's and 1950's because hypnosis itself was banned. However, someone let the cat out of the bag and Dr Erikson was called to a disciplinary hearing by the American Medical Association. Ironically, he used his powers of conversational hypnosis on the board and instead of revoking his license, all the charges against him were dropped and the next year the AMA reversed their ban on hypnosis allowing all doctors to use it!

Conversational hypnosis is not something that should be used to take advantage of people and, in fact, it cannot since your subconscious mind will never let you be harmed or allow you to do something against your will. You can use it effectively to get what you want - whether it is getting someone to buy a product from you, swaying your spouse to see your point of view on a matter or getting your boss to agree with your ideas. It is a powerful tool that can allow you to get everything you ever wanted and make your life, and that of those around you all the better!