Ah, go on...

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You can make people like you more by doing them a tremendously damaging disservice - encourage them to do what is in their short-term interests but against their long-term interests.

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Werll, yes, I dont disagree, but is it maybe a touch arrogant to think you know what is in their short and/or long term interests? This is why I am wary of giving any advice at all :(