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I AM Manipulative. Is That Bad?

Are you manipulative? Today we’re going to talk specifically about manipulation. Manipulate is defined as “control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly, unfairly, or unscrupulously”. Whenever we label someone as “manipulative”, nowadays it has a negative connotation to it, but are you a b

7 Things Manipulative People Say

Manipulators are naturals at getting you to question your own sanity or perception of reality (gaslighting). And depending on who it is, it can be tough to spot, especially if the aggressor is among your close friends and family. So to help you be more aware of these behaviors, here are a few common

6 Signs You're Manipulative Without Realizing It

Have you ever caught yourself saying manipulative words? Often, manipulative people don’t realize their own actions. But they will notice friends going distant and relationships being put at risk. So if you’re here, you’re probably experiencing something along those lines and are asking yourself the

THE BEST TECHNIQUES FOR ACADEMIC RESEARCH

Dickson Wong, our award winning tutor for Maths, Economics, and Mandarin dives into the proven techniques that has led his students to smash their undergraduate & PHD level dissertations and research projects. He is experienced with a breadth of age groups and curriculums, having taught students fr

The Seven Principles of Persuasion

The principles of persuasion are a set of psychological rules to influence others. In his book "Influence", Robert Cialdini presents 6 main principles: reciprocity, scarcity, authority, consistency, sympathy and consensus. Later, he added a 7th principle: uniformity. Knowing these rules can be helpf

6 Signs Your Kindness is Used Against You

Do suspect that someone may be taking advantage of your kindness? If this thought hasn’t crossed your mind, it’s still better to stay informed and secure with yourself, rather than feeling doubtful of a questionable or unsafe relationship with someone. Here are some ways that someone may be using yo