In one experiment, for example, 86 people took part in negotiations over a new car with a very high sticker price.
Some were seated on hard wooden chairs. Others had comfy padded seats.
After their first offers were rejected, the participants made a second proposal for the car.
People on stiff wooden chairs raised their offered price by only a little.
But the relaxed folks in soft chairs were willing to spend quite a bit extra.
The hardness, the researchers concluded, produced strictness and rigidity in the negotiation.
The chair experiment was one of a series of tests he and colleagues did showing that the sense of touch can have a significant impact on people's reactions, even though they may not realize it.
I can vouch for that. A spanking often has a significant impact on my reactions!
Wow very interesting, Hermione! Hmmm so if one is hoping for a less-than-strict spanking *fingers crossed*, then perhaps making sure that the would-be spanker has a nice comfy cushion to sit on would help the cause! :D
ReplyDeleteHuh, do they even mention in their conclusions the possibility that the bottom might be connected to the brain? I think for some of us there might be direct communication between these two specific regions. ;)
ReplyDeleteI'll be buying wooden chairs for my place, or maybe some stone ones if I can find someplace that sells them. Even if it doesn't make me any stricter (not sure that's possible), it will make sitting unpleasant for her when I make her sit on it afterwards.
ReplyDeleteThat is interesting. I would much prefer the softness after a spanking. *smiles*
ReplyDeleteI once woke up one morning to find myself the proud owner of a hideous and overpriced glass paperweight, that I had purchased in a state of hot butted post spanking high, the day before because the colours where so pretty. Butt sensation definitely effects a bodies resistance to impulse buying.
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I know you don't get into the punishment side of things, but I think the same can be said about the difference between a "fun" spanking and a "punishment" spanking. I suppose a lot of people think that when someone enjoys spankings then a punishment would fall into the fun department and that essentially the sub is just getting what she wants. Well I say... it all depends on his touch! ;-D
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turiya
Very interesting experiment Hermione. I would agre with Sara about the possibility that your bottom is connected to your brain. I can say that spanking definitely does have an impact on my reactions.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Hermione.
Love,
Ronnie
xx
Rayne - Welcome. I'm sure a soft pillow might have a positive effect.
ReplyDeleteSara - Mine are definitely connected.
Thomas - Stone? Maybe a cement garden bench might fit the bill.
Katia - So would I.
Prefectdt - Maybe I should use that excuse for my impulse purchases too.
turiya - You are right. That's why I'm never punished; it's too enjoyable.
Ronnie - It's amazing what scientists choose to study!
Hugs,
Hermione