Manipulators deftly instill fear and guilt in us, flatter, blackmail, "turn on the fool," cause a feeling of pity and actively impose their opinion. In order not to play this game, you need to know the techniques used by fans of black rhetoric. In this book, NLP coach Pavel Ashlavevich will tell you about 28 manipulation tactics and ways to protect against them. Using the example of films and real stories, you will analyze the psychological mechanisms of each method, go through a number of psychological tests and get acquainted with checklists for upholding personal boundaries. In this book you will find: - Signs by which you can recognize gaslighting. - Description of the "dark triad" of manipulators. - 28 detailed instructions for blocking dark influence. - Recommendations of films, books reflecting the behavior of manipulators. - The answer to the question: "What to do if I am a manipulator?."