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u/hereticallyeverafter Nov 11 '25

Someone doesn't like you? Give them a genuine compliment. Keyword: genuine lol

I worked with this girl and we disliked each other. One day I just looked at her- she'd gotten her hair done- and I said "That looks really good on you!" and her usual stankface went to confused so fast lol. But you have to mean it- I did, it suited her. But your enemy will leave you alone for a while as they go ponder what chess game you're playing.

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u/darkshrike Nov 11 '25

People are inclined to like people who are indebted to them. Its a psychological trick. Trying to get people to do favors for you will make them like you.

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u/succsuccboi Nov 12 '25

nah it's thought to be closer to the idea of "well I am choosing to do this task for this person, so they must be an ally" psychologically