Self-serving and selfish people would approach you, wearing their smile from ear to ear. If you are unaware of them, you will probably think that they are the sweetest and nicest people you've ever meet. And the moment you'll give in to their charm, you will be just another victim of their charade.
When they talk, you'll hear nothing but the most eloquent and heart touching emotions they can afford to share. Actually, they are very good at it. If you will observe them closely, their effortless and seemingly unrehearsed script can touch the deepest corner of your heart. They will normally present themselves as ambassadors of goodwill.
If you can afford to share your perspective and sympathy with them, they will listen to you with utmost sincerity and candidness. They will share your views and make no objections of your proclamations. But don't be a victim with these kind of people. The moment they approach and talk to you, they will make you think that you are important to them. They can roll their eyes as if they understand you. But ...
But they are only after for one thing, their own agenda. Whatever you say to them does not matter. Whatever your sentiments are, the hell they care. The only clear bottom line for them which they want you to see is to grant their request. And whatever perspective you want to explore, it only leads to one thing - their own interest.
If you will give in to their request aka demand, they will definitely like and adore you. But you have to expect them to return for more and the cycle will continue as long they want something from you. The moment you will turn them down, it is like challenging a Goliath and you know that you have to prepare yourself against their wrath afterwards.
If you can stomach this kind of situation, you can go with the flow. At least, you are not endangering yourself and your work. But if you can clearly see and distinguish a black from a white and you are at peace with your morals, you can always decide for what you think is right. Because at the end of the day, it will be between you and your conscience.
And those self-serving people? Again, the hell they care about you once they get what they want.
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