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 Have you ever wondered why some people you've met seemed cool and others that met that same person didn't connect with them and didn't like them at all

It's because everyone is constantly changing moods/personalities, and they're all looking for something different

We all have different personalities in different social situations

The most magnetic personalities can identity your mood and match it

Conmen and Conwomen possess this ablity 
 teach mi moar  
 Try to be aware of your moods and try to understand the reason you're feeling that way 
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 We don’t have to like everyone and not everyone needs to like us. Be yourself and find your people. Creates a happier life in my opinion. 

I also rarely form an opinion of someone based on one interaction. 
 Me neither because I understand people are very complex and we have public and private personalities 
 Being an artist, I had to live a very transparent life, I had to because my art needed to be authentic and genuine 
 also, I very much enjoyed our interaction at bitcoin park, it was great being able to get to know you and your doggo 
 It was great to meet you too! 
 I've had fair share of dealings with conmen and conwomen. They all have the same condescending laugh. Like they know something you don't. They put you on speaker phone without saying they did. They roll their eyes at you when your are catching on to them. And they always run in the same circles as other conmen and conwomen. 

They like to keep up with the Joneses without working for it. It appeals to their narcissistic tendencies... To get something from someone who worked for it. They think they can spend your money better than you. 

Real agents and businesses men to name a few... always eager to involve you in someway and always in some type of hurry always telling you their side of the story... They get off on fooling people. 

Deep down they are just afraid that they are stupid but their ego won't let them admit it. 

Blocking them is the best thing to do imo. 
 True. I grew up in a hostile environment. I learned how to “be the required personality” to survive. I had to choose to put it away in the attic. I wish I never had that experience. I have to consciously choose to be true to my values sometimes.  

I know there is both a “good” and “evil” me. I try not to lie, ever. Not to others, that is. I believe we all lie to ourselves. Knowingly and unknowingly.

The only problem I have now is distrust of others, because I know myself. Classic projection, probably. 
 I love you 🫂 
 Thank you 
 I prefer the gender neutral term grifter