Appease their ego: A narcissist craves admiration, and constant appreciation will make them susceptible to suggestions or ideas. Compliments that seem to be genuinely delivered-especially those that relate to their most valued traits, such as intelligence, looks, or power-they quickly yield to influence. When admired, they are likely not to raise any questions about motives or critically evaluate compliments that have made them somehow dependent on the person offering such praise
Reverse Psychology: Conspicuously mention the opposite of what is desired, as some try to use reverse psychology to make the narcissist do what they want. For instance, if a narcissist is resisting a request, present the suggestion as “unimportant” or that it is something they would not bother with. Then, sometimes they do it to prove a point of control
Selling Ideas as Their Own: Most of those who work with narcissists successfully introduce ideas in a subtle manner; the narcissist later adopts as their own. Due to the fact that narcissists can’t stand being at the mercy of others such an approach would work since one presents an idea in a soft manner in which they can “discover”. As long as the narcissist thinks they came up with an idea, they most likely will commit to it and feel satisfied with their presumed insight.
Possible Dangers of Manipulating the Narcissist
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