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When every conversation looks like a power game

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For some, human interaction is entirely strategic warfare. Machiavellianism is a personality trait characterized by intense calculation, duplicity, and a strict focus on personal gain. A person with high levels of this trait will ruthlessly flatter you, manipulate your schedule, and exploit your weaknesses without a single drop of remorse if it secures them a promotion.

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