260 Manipulation #2

When I ask you a question to which I know the answer, I manipulate you.
Teachers do this to school children.
With good effect.

So, why say this?
If you wonder whether someone is trying to manipulate you,
first determine, “Do they already know the answer?”
If you think they do, ask yourself:
“Why do they ask, if they already know the answer?”

You quickly see the reality.

Here is how to avoid the manipulation.
Just say:
“There’s a reason why you’re asking this question, could I know the reason?”

Your tone must be very off-hand for this to work.

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