As the saying goes, once a cheater, always a cheater. The same applies here for a two-faced person. Just weigh the difference between a person who’s genuine and a person who’s a manipulator.
To prepare yourself in such a situation, these are some ‘self-defence’ tactics you can learn:
Step 1. Be observant
During the course of your conversation with two-facie, trace for motives. Does he keep talking about himself and what his life would be if you provide him an advantage he’s seeking? A two-facie could also go to the extent of pleasing you by giving gift or help you for no reason and then hints about what you can do for him. What you can do is to politely decline his offer and say you don’t need it.
Step 2. Never divulge your personal information
If you’re not sure about this two-facie is heading to, then keep your mouth zipped about your personal life. Your personal information is one the greatest weapons that two-facie can use against you behind your back in getting a promotion or worst, identity thief. If he’s persistent, just tell him that only your partner is entitled to know everything about you.
Step 3. Maintain your outlook
Even if you know what this two-facie is up to, maintain your composure to avoid arousing suspicions as he could launch a revenge against you later on. Let him be as long as you hold your guards and you may even get some juicy information about him which you can use against him when things turn nasty.
Step 4. Stay away from two-facie
Although it’s easier said than done especially if this two-facie is nearby most of the time, it’s still possible. Try to hang out less at the same spot or find another place to drink with your other friends or cut down on your chatting with him and say you’re too busy to talk at this moment. Sooner or later, two-facie will bug you less.
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