In this context, manipulation comes from a place of dishonest enthusiasm. Salespeople, marketers, and recruiters generally don't give two shits about the produ

In this context, manipulation comes from a place of dishonest enthusiasm. Salespeople, marketers, and recruiters generally don't give two shits about the product they're selling. So yes it's manipulative because they're displaying fake enthusiasm and trying to trick you into thinking it's genuine.