Ah, go on...

[ciphergoth]

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.

Comments

[palmer1984.livejournal.com]

True, but you might not make them like you more in the long run!

[Example, people with drugs problems not spending time with people who encourage them when they stop taking drugs]

[uke.livejournal.com]

They'll probably still like you--they'll just think you are not so smart after all.