Everyone does it with everyone. But no one notices. Manipulation is not a privilege of super brains nor a deficiency of weak-willed contemporaries. It occurs - always and everywhere. In the sibling squabble over the last can of soda just as much as in the icy atmosphere of trading rooms on international stock exchanges. When I have a goal in mind but don't know how to achieve it, I need to come up with something. Does the salami tactic lead me to my goal, or do I need to wedge my foot in the door? How do I get others to let me be, to support me, or even to actively participate in my project? Such questions arise in all areas of life. This book sharpens the perception of small and large manipulations. However, the insights are not manipulative; they are based on the latest research findings from psychology.