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What does it mean?
Some people are deceitful and can appear friendly while harming you.
In plain terms
Someone can act friendly while planning to hurt you.
What can you take from it?
Watch for hidden intentions in friendships.

Where it applies

  • personal relationships
  • business deals
  • political alliances

Putting it to work

  • verify commitments
  • trust slowly
  • watch actions

Questions to consider

  • How do you spot hidden motives?
  • When is trust risky?

Another view

Not everyone who is friendly has hidden motives.

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