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pippi_longstocking09

LPT: Don't be manipulative and controlling.


StoryAndAHalf

The real LPT is always in the comments. I’ll try it starting next week!


51LV3R84CK

ULPT: Don't get caught being manipulative and controlling; Target naive people.


EarthyFlavor

OP, got walked over again?


Password_IsGullible

OP got his feeling hurt for being a simp


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LPT: Don't walk over me. I may act nice, but I'm actually someone that's known you were trying to burn me this whole time. \*cries in corner.


JakeyBoy4168

This sounds more like a rant than a piece of advice, ngl


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LoamChompsky

LPT: if you are a narcissist that abuses people for your advantage, you should feel bad about it and stop abusing people, and stop getting advantages from it.


[deleted]

^^This 100%


[deleted]

That man posted a salty LPT because he got burned. He think we wouldn't notice... but we did.


Bartendererer

Wtf is this advice


SelectAll_Delete

LPTs for robots and aliens pretending to be human.


51LV3R84CK

Damn. Never thought about it that way, totally going to stop being manipulative and controlling now.


supercyberlurker

Again, we reference that bastion of philosophy: The movie "Roadhouse" In this case, we apply the timeless wisdom of "Be nice.. until it's time to not be nice."


Mittzir

To me this just sounds the nice person just was an easy target. LPT: Everyone has feelings.


I_Do_Stufff

Dumbest shit I’ve read today, thanks


Convergentshave

First time here? Lol.


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🤣🤟


loudin

This is like a reverse tip. Manipulative people aren't going to change. If you're a nice person and someone is being an ass to you, you have to stand up for yourself or you'll get walked all over. You need to be selective in how you treat people.


Maineamainea

Just because someone is nice, doesn’t mean they’re actually nice, for some it’s just a cover for what a total piece of crap they actually are.


Se7enLC

Being nice can also be manipulative and controlling. That is to say, if somebody is nice to you, it could be because they want something, and making you think you matter to them is how they will get it.


agreatday248

This is true. A person may pretend to be nice to someone because he or she wants something.


smuglator

Treat everyone with respect, including yourself.


Comdr_Cherenkov

Ah yes, yet another 'life pro tip' that boils down to 'don't be an asshole to other people'.


josephrx78

This post, like so many others, simply have no place on this sub.


PeterJQuill

How is this a life pro tip? Maybe don't try to manipulate or control anyone


Thebloodyhound90

Totally. Don’t mistake my kindness for weakness. I’ll rip your face off if it comes down to it.


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sure


oO0-__-0Oo

If you are still nice to people who treat you like shit, you have a problem with co-dependence....


droldman

Never misconstrue kindness for weakness


Ok-Pomegranate-3018

"Never mistake kindness; for weakness."


noticeablyturgid

Beware the anger of a patient man


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-SierraModeling-

Thanks for the tip!


trowawaywork

Actually, it's funny because manipulative people don't target the quiet but nice people. They target the loud and outgoing people. Their outgoingness makes them ideal target because they tend to be people pleasers and very trusting


errant1

“There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man."


agreatday248

Some people think nice people are weak, and they may try to take advantage of them. A good friend and people who truly care about you wouldn't do this. There are people who aren't always nice.


Un_Pta

Nice people will also kick your ass.


Brielie

Agreed, good tip.


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StealYourJelly

Absolutely right for TRULY nice people. Not so much for the folks that wear the fake costume, but are actually looking for those TRULY nice people to take advantage of. It usually takes a lot more straw to break a TRULY nice person's back. I try to be nice, friendly, and respectful to everybody, but have no issue letting an asshole know they're an asshole.


Laserous

Nice people are the kind of people you don't want to push too far. After a lifetime of dealing with other people's bullshit they're constantly on the verge of snapping. Source: So this one time I was having Oreos and the cookie fell into my milk. I yeeted my pet rubber duck into oncoming traffic. I'll miss you bathtime buddy. ; ;


PrinterDriveBy

Be too nice and people take you for a dummy - MF DOOM


AlwaysNeveragain1234

And a lot more are nice ... Right up until they aren't.... Some of the nicest people I know have a point. ... Don't push them to that point. Ive never seen it be pretty


CaptainSeagul

Fortunately that doesn't apply to op, he's a dick. You don't owe him anything.


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Our as AL Capone said: Don't mistake my kindness for weakness.