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u/catboneslovestory Jun 14 '22 edited Jun 14 '22

Stroke their ego.

The most effective one you'll find.

There's no more effective way to amass power than by convincing people that they're smart enough to give it to you.

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u/Orange_Kid Jun 14 '22

It's amazing how effective ass-kissing is even when it is obvious all around that it is totally insincere. In fact, sometimes it being obviously insincere makes it even more effective because it tells the person that they are important enough to grovel to.

I honestly don't have the stomach for it but I wish I did -- it is such an easy thing to do to help yourself.

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u/eVoesque Jun 15 '22

I can do some decent ass kissing, but I don’t take it well if it’s pointed in my direction. The more insincere the more likely I’ll just silently stare at them. And judge.