depends on the person as to what methods one employs in manipulation. Keep in mind we all use manipulation to some extent to get things we want but people that are labeled "manipulative" do it to extreme levels and as a normal means for dealing with others in their relationships.

But just about anything that influences others behaviors can be used to manipulate and/or intimidate others into doing or feeling how they want you to. The thing to look at more so than the behaviors verbal and non verbal is the whole of the person's behavior. Someone one time doing something to get their own way by no means makes them a "manipulative" person but again, if that's their modus operandi...