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What does it mean?
Charm is used as a manipulation tactic to gain immediate trust regardless of intent.
In plain terms
Charm tricks people into trusting you quickly.
What can you take from it?
Trust can be faked with charm.

Where it applies

  • networking
  • sales
  • social gatherings

Putting it to work

  • verification
  • skepticism
  • boundary setting

Questions to consider

  • Is charm always manipulative?
  • How do you spot deception?

Another view

Charm can also be genuine and harmless.

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