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sale. Some examples of language that salespeople use to help diffuse a
potentially tense situation include the following:
Words That Repel
Superior Words
Contract
Agreement/paperwork
Sign here
OK the paperwork /autograph
Sell
Get involved
Cancellation
Right of rescission
Salesperson
Business consultant
Commission
Fee for my services
Cost
Investment
Service Charge
Processing fee
Problem
Challenge
Objections
Areas of concern
Expensive
Top of the line
Cheaper
More economical
Words also have a strong bearing on how we remember certain details.
For example, in a 1979 study conducted by Elizabeth Loftus and
colleagues, when defendants were asked how fast they were driving when
they "smashed" into the other car — as opposed to "hit" the other car —
much higher speeds were reported. In another study, subjects were asked
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