Peer Pressure is a very concerning topic when talking about children, but can peer pressure also apply to adults? Sure it can. Some adults succumb to peer pressure without even knowing it. So, are you influenced by peer pressure?
What is Peer Pressure Again?
When you hear the phrase "peer pressure" you probably think of a 16-year-old trying to get his friend to drink or do drugs. But actually, this is a very narrow view on the huge spectrum of peer pressure.
All the people you spend time with influences you. You learn from them and they learn from you.
Therefore, all peer pressure is not necessarily bad. But some people do give in to bad advice. So, here are some ways to protect yourself against the influence of others.
- Prepare yourself for situations. If you think someone might try to pressure you into doing something, think of a argument or excuse ahead of time. Try to predict all the possible things the person will say so that you can have comebacks ready. This is similar to what a lawyer does to prepare himself for the other attorney's attacks.
- Think of yourself as a leader. One reason people give in to others is because they don't have enough confidence in themselves. You have to think of yourself as just as good as that person, and your ideas are even better than theirs. You can also take a look at this article about Building Self Confidence .
- Stall. This might seem like a lame tip, but it can really be affective sometimes. When a person asks you to do something, say, "Not right now" or "Maybe later". Sometimes they might just give up asking you altogether.
- Don't do things you know will hurt other people. You don't have to confront other people in your group. Just say something like, "Let's not do this" or suggest another thing to do instead.
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