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i agree completely. always better to be nice to everyone, and then be able to ask a favor later if needed. 

One that works wonders too is to play an easy-going person.

I don't know why but people tend to confide themselves more when speaking to someone cheery & sympathetic. If you add a pinch of simulated honesty (even if you're actually lying through your teeth) you can actually manipulate somebody into becoming a friend that way.

Of course you don't always have to play against type, if the intended target is an asshole he'll feel more comfortable talking to someone expressing the same traits as long as you're not overstepping his boundaries (for now). With that kind of person what you have to do is find a common target to whine about and criticize and soon our asshole which usually feel quite isolated because of his behavior will think that he's met a kindred spirit in you. And you'll be surprised by what they're willing to do once they feel they have a 'friend'.

Oh of course I'm not talking out of my ass but from personal experience and after all it's only having common sense doing this.

Different masks for different folks.

by Luna Prey

i agree completely. always better to be nice to everyone, and then be able to ask a favor later if needed. 

 We're talking about using kindness as a form of manipulation, Luna.

You're not really manipulating anyone by simply being kind to everyone in the hope that one of them will return a favor you might ask for down the track.

why not?

Because manipulation usually requires some amount of deception, at least this type does anyway.

People manipulate people to get something in return.

Think about it, Luna. How is being kind to everyone (and by everyone I assume you mean even those who have nothing to offer you in return), a form of manipulation?

It's not. That's just you being caring and hoping that if you need a favor down the track, your kindness will pay off.

No, she's just being smart and proactive. You never know who you might be able to help you in the future. Better to have a general disposition of kindness (fake or real) to build credibility. Turning it on only when you need something will be noticed and you will despised (even more so) if it falls outside your general nature and reputation. 

by whoameye

Kindness, is the most powerfull manipulation tool you have. Most people overlook this one. Say you are at work

and spot a new guy that just hired on. Strike up a conversation with him, and after a few days of getting to know

him. Tell him how you think he is very smart, and that he is going to go places with this company. Then tell him how you

wish you could be more like him, so that you to could move up.

He will eat that shit up, and you will have set the hook. Who knows maybe someday he will be able to help you.

 

thank you Captain Obvious ... i don't think anyone would ever have thought of that before... such cunning Sociopathic clever insight ..  Keep up the good work

Meh, I've decided I like him. He asks "who am I" but he just is who he is.  

I'm sure a skilled sociopath such as yourself dosen't need to be reminded of the basics. You have more than proven your skills

to me. I would hate to come across a master manipulator such as yourself on the streets. lol

by Bicurious

No, she's just being smart and proactive. You never know who you might be able to help you in the future. Better to have a general disposition of kindness (fake or real) to build credibility. Turning it on only when you need something will be noticed and you will despised (even more so) if it falls outside your general nature and reputation. 

I understand being kind to those who may benefit you in the future, but Luna didn't just mention the people she regularly interacts with. She said 'everyone', which includes those who may never benefit her at all.

Kindness isn't effective in every situation. Sometimes you have to step on people to get what you want.