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> talking to people would become transactional rather than joyous Only if you let it! I am guessing you would do well, because people can absolutely tell when

> talking to people would become transactional rather than joyous Only if you let it! I am guessing you would do well, because people can absolutely tell when you are being a smarmy politician and when you're actually a legitimately friendly, decent person.

saaaaaam 7mo ago
I’ve got a terrible poker face. People would instantly rumble me. So as soon as I had to talk to someone with politician face it would all go wrong.
- Jarwain 7mo ago
  I think it depends. Having the kind of network and connections you do connects you with the actual needs of your community At which point, it's not necessarily Transactional, but fostering connection and collaboration in order to create win-win situations for everyone in your community. That's what politicking Should be.
  - saaaaaam 7mo ago
    Should be, absolutely. But isn’t where I am. People who go into local politics here seem to be interested in elevating their profile, having influence, or money.
    - Jarwain 7mo ago
      Maybe you can break the cycle?
kortilla 7mo ago
It’s still tainted though. Even if OP buries that underlying transaction, the other people he is talking to might (like I would) assume OP is bullshitting to placate me and secure my vote.