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by beardedwizard 637 days ago
I totally agree, it's the intent with which you engage in influence that dictates this. The best find a real reason to have a personal connection and then genuinely try to help the other person within the reasonable constraints of the relationship (example: salesperson & customer).

It can be difficult because almost everyone has an agenda, but you can choose to put it on the back burner.