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Arguing against one's interests should not necessarily be taken at face value. It's a viable persuasion strategy if you are in for a long con.
by fareesh 9y ago
Arguing against one's interests should not necessarily be taken at face value. It's a viable persuasion strategy if you are in for a long con.
- firethief 9y agoAh yes, the old "maintain a good reputation by behaving honestly" scheme.
- rainbowmverse 9y agoThis is the whole basis of a confidence trick. It's harder to believe someone's duping you after they earn your trust. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confidence_trick https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confidence_trick