Vacuum

Knowledge Sphere:

Charisma Arts

Quick Definition: A conversational void deliberating created to to elicit a thoughtful response from the other person.

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Full Definition:

The vacuum is a conversational technique developed by Juggler that is useful in getting a woman to open up during rapport. Basically, the vacuum is a deliberate and expectant silence that the PUA uses to get the other person to elaborate on a specific topic. By vacuuming, the PUA creates a slightly uncomfortable silence that the other person feels compelled to fill, and also demonstrates that the PUA is genuinely interested in the answer to his questions, and that he will not settle for a simple answer.

The vacuum is especially useful when the PUA asks a thoughtful, open ended question, but receives only a short, and simple response. For example, if the PUA were to ask a big question such “What are you passionate about?” and receives a short, one word answer, he could encourage the woman to elaborate by using the vacuum:

PUA: What are you passionate about?

HB: Traveling.

PUA: (expectant silence)

HB: …Yeah, I really like visiting new places and the exploring somewhere I’ve never been before.

PUA: That’s awesome! I can totally relate to your love of exploration, like this one time I was in Greece… (reward and relate)

In this way the PUA is able to use the vacuum to create a conversational void and draw out a more thoughtful answer from his target. The vacuum is also a good way to demonstrate that the PUA has good listening skills, and that he is present in the moment and actually cares about the answers to his questions, and is not just asking meaningless questions to make conversation.

Usage:

Try vacuuming if you get an answer you’re not happy with.

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Related Terms: Charisma Arts, 2 Second Rule, BHRR, Frame, Statements, Eliciting Values, Conversational Jujitsu

Source: Charisma Arts

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Definition by Vince Lin Grow Your Game: