Project confidence by holding steady eye contact without wavering or looking away.
Control your emotions, showing no visible reaction to manipulative behavior.
Stand tall with arms relaxed, signaling that you are in control and unaffected.
Prolonged silence can unsettle a manipulator and shift the power dynamic.
Move away to establish boundaries and minimize their influence.
A calm smile indicates resilience, making manipulation attempts seem ineffective.
Nodding subtly signals understanding without giving in to their influence.