Here is a thought: why do we not all become VULCANS! No emotional crappo about every single little thing and learn to think logically!!! I took a logic course my freshman(notice the man in freshman! these personal pronouns) and was infuriated that no one had taught that to me in that stupid high school we all attended!! Or a course in LATIN! so we can understand latin words since most of our language is Latin based, as anyone worked in medicine???You best know prefixes and suffixes if you wish to survive and I use to teach them until written up for misbehaving, yes misbehaving trying to teach kids about prefixes and suffixes!! Just rec. this little ad: God Warns Christians! Christian doctor uncovers a startling warning from God ... and you won't believe what happens next. And the picture they use of Jesus resembles one of the Jonas brothers!!!! Wonder if he knows they photoshoped his face for Jesus??? Now open for comments! Hope your thumbs are not too tired???

Asking nicely goes a long way with me.

Personally, I have found that public floggings and humiliation work best.

It's not easy for me me to be persuasive, but I'm finding that being patient and kind while still being persistent and assertive seems to go a long way.

Presenting my idea/ inclination/ desire accompanied with treats (chocolate/ candy bars) lol

Reason presented in a convincing and open manner often works. Emotion often complicates issues.

Making people think, or pretend, it was their idea. And then praise them for it in front of others. Very persuasive. I work for a lunatic and am constantly managing upwards, this is how I learned to hone this skill.
Help people out...it becomes harder for them to turn you down when you need something.
Also, prediction is a good one. If you can anticipate their reactions, you can put in place multiple contingencies or block their paths.
It sounds like I am Machiavellian, but actually it allows me to protect my organization and it’s people from a boss who resembles Trump. I need to problem solve before the problem has happened and I need to win people over, so that they help me out of shitty situations.
I only behave like this at my workplace and never in friendships or relationships - everything is very compartmented.

An artist, my ex-husband is stubborn. When I was pregnant, we couldn't agree on our baby's name. I wanted "Claire"- it means "clear and bright" in French. Terry wanted "Phoebe". Over my dead body.

I typed Claire Elisabeth in Helvetica italic script, bold, 16 pt. Taped it on the refrigerator at Terry's eye level. Said nothing.

"Kathleen, I've been thinking about the name, 'Claire Elisabeth,'" Terry said two months later.

Claire Elisabeth is our daughter's name. I never told him.

With my rock climbing group I will usually say "I'm up for (the usual) but if anybody would like to do (some alternative that I would like) I'll do that too".

Begging, pleading, and groveling.

Guys, your comments show why I originally titled this post, "What gentle persuasive techniques have worked for you?"

But I thought the word "gentle" would stop men from replying. So far, men have suggested a cudgel, a hammer, and "carry a big stick."

What gentle persuasive techniques have worked for you?

I have found that uttering the phrase 'Grog have hammer. Do it Grog's way!' tends to be effective.

I have found that money can be a great Persuader

Just out of curiosity do you find these weather reports to be accurate? Living in Astoria I find the predictions for weather not to be accurate, It is more like they are taking what is happening in Portland and Newport and average it out.

Bribes or black mail is effective. Then there are graphic threats. I generally do not like hiring muscle to effect change. These techniques were acquired during my tenure in the CIA. As a civilian I wouldn't suggest these techniques unless your buddy is in the White House. Then you can count on a pardon.

The weather gods will make it rain whenever they want. Now I know why you were making bread, appeasing the gods. Hope it works.

I've found the truth to be rather persuasive. The truth did set me free, from religion.

I find cudgels are quite effective.