But if they did realise psychological methods were being used to influence their choice, "the counteraction can be so huge it can put someone off buying anything at all," he adds.

不过，如果他们一旦意识到心理学方法被用于影响其的选择，“反作用将是巨大的，甚至可能导致一些人不在购买任何东西”，他补充说。

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You may put off certain plans and aspects of your life until you happen to meet someone.

你可能会推迟一些计划、忽视生活的某些方面，只等遇到那个人才肯开始。

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So whether it's that trip to Spain or just the aim to make someone smile, don't put it off until later.

所以不管是一次去西班牙的旅行还是一个只是为了让别人微笑的意图，别把它们搁置得太久。

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General rules when it comes to breaking bad news: Don't put it off, don't pass it off to someone else and don't let your emotions get the better of you.

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Whilst the majority welcomed the opportunity to talk to someone, and very few turned down a lollipop, there was some who were put off simply because it was run by Christians.

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That must explain why they often put off the task of preparing speeches to the last minute or give the task to someone else.

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