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In my nearly 60 years on Earth I have come in contact with lots of users. People who were very friendly with me because I could do them a favor, such as: getting them a job, connecting them to the right people, a professional reference, housing, etc.
Once I had served my purpose, I was quickly disposed of and any attempts at conversation was met by COLD ICE. I had served my purpose and he/she did not need me anymore.
These were attractive, charming and charismatic people who I thought could be great friends. But they had other plans for our relationship after I served their needs.
I've had it happen several times. I've learned to stand back and watch for signs. One of the first things I've noticed is that people like that are often the first and the friendliest. I'm friendly, but I'm an introvert so I often stand back for a while and watch. I've found that some of the more outgoing types seem charming at first, but the charm doesn't hold up over the long run.
Sadly, many many people are users. The garden variety usually peddle something: Amway, Team International, Mary Kay,etc., etc.. The heavy duties are the ones looking for investors with large sums of money/financial backing.
Yeah, OP. they come in all shapes, sizes, and cloaks. And some of their victims are far more gullible than others. Some simply can't discern motives or intentions right off the bat; that comes later.
By the time you're in your 60s, you should be able to see/read the signs!
And whatever YOU do, don't try to peddle anything to your friends! If you have/do, you're just as guilty and fair game!!
Last edited by picklejuice; 05-21-2015 at 12:49 PM..
Yep, a few times. I've also made the mistake ONE time of lending a " friend" money. That was the last time I saw her. I was very demoralized after that and learned to be more cautious in the future.
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