Tag Archives: manipulation
When an Agreeable Chameleon Turns on You – Kindness Gone Wrong
I once had a supervisor who had a very outgoing, super friendly, and outwardly kind demeanor. But she could and would turn on you in an instant. I was taken in initially by her outward appearance. I saw the kindness … Continue reading
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Tagged appearances, control, Fake kindness, insecurity, kindness, manipulation, validation
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Three Empathic Traits to Assist You in Spotting a Fake Smile
The smile is a universal means of nonverbal communication. Authentic, it conveys warmth, a positive and harmonious image, and openness/vulnerability. All welcoming traits. But it can also be used as a weapon of deception by manipulators. Science has studied smiles … Continue reading
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Tagged Empathy, fake smile, genuine smile, highly sensitive person, intuition, manipulation
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