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A confidence trick or confidence game (also known as a bunko, con, flim flam, gaffle, grift, hustle, scam, scheme, swindle or bamboozle) is an attempt to defraud a person or group by gaining their confidence. The victim is known as the mark, the trickster is called a confidence man, con man, or con artist, and any accomplices are known as shills. Confidence men exploit human characteristics such as greed and dishonesty, and have victimized individuals from all walks of life. HistoryThe first known usage of the term "confidence man" in English was in 1849; it was used by American press during the United States trial of William Thompson. Thompson chatted with strangers until he asked if they had the confidence to lend him their watches, whereupon he would walk off with the watch; he was captured when a victim recognised him on the street. From Wikipedia under the
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Q. Okay i am seeing this guy. He is really cute and sweet. He always compliments me and treats me well. But he has this thing with never being good enough. I think it was how he was raised. He always asks if he is being strange or if he is doing anything wrong. He apologizes for everything. It almost makes me want to get up and scream "This is strange, the apologizing thing when you didnt do anything wrong".. But i know better and would never. I just explain quietly that he did absolutely nothing wrong and that when he did i would tell him. I really like him alot. He also treats me like im up on some pedastal.. like he isnt worthy ... it was really sweet at first but then i quickly realized there was something wrong. Its not good to have such… [cont.] Asked by pinkcandiez871 - Mon Jan 14 18:24:18 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. I don't think you should keep it silent. You need to talk to him, and tell him that it makes you feel uncomfortable. If you don't want to, you can probably say, "You're like the only person that never bothers," so he won't think he is always bothering you, but that would be a lie. That is because he is bothering you, with the way he is always asking. Just reassure him that you like him, and just let him know that you aren't any better than him. He could just be 'warming up' to you, and he's probably just trying to make a good impression on you. Once you guys get to know each other better, he will probably be more comfortable with you, and not worry so much. Just talk to him, and tell him not to worry all the time. Or, you can tell him… [cont.] Answered by ... - Mon Jan 14 18:36:22 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Confidence trick" |
