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It is a subtly different - and more persuasive - thing to say "Here are 10 books I liked, and here's why" than it is to say "Here's 10 books you should read." Imperative statements tend to evoke more visceral reactions than indicative ones.


When I use "you" in a sentence, people compare who they are to the "you" I've described, by trying to find differences.

When I use "I" in a sentence, people compare who they are to me, by trying to find similarities.

That's why the former is more persuasive.


Latter.


"Imperative statements tend to evoke more visceral reactions than indicative ones."

Also as a general rule they will get more linkbaity attention.




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