Not a specific one, but Cialdini's book the principles of persuasion, is probably the best book on psychology, and it's centered on a short list of these "tricks" that cause an automatic "click-whirr" response in humans.
In an argument, never use "you". No accusations. Keep a calm, relaxed tone of voice. Even if they don't concede, they will eventually apologize and reconsider their position, but it may take a while after the conversation ended.
~~"I told you you shouldn't have bought that."~~
"I didn't think that purchase was necessary."
~~"You upset me."~~
"I was made to feel upset."
Procrastination.
@TehBamski the way having 2 eyes lets us see 3D
Seeing this comment once... was enough. But a second time? Sheesh. /j
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