[–] Gerplunckamo 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I'm assuming you're talking about manipulation in a sadistic or parasitic way, so I'm going to go with "yes".
My peers have informed me that I have, what they so lovingly call, a "cult leader" personality. And I've noticed that when I'm around certain kinds of people, my words have a near-mesmerizing effect, and it scares the living shit out of me.
[–] stevesully23 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Sometimes I realize after the fact that I unintentionally have done it. It scares me into wondering if I do that more often than I think
No, but I love to subtly fuck with them sometimes. For example, my neighbor is a psychopath who spends her days hosing our lawn (and dogs, for that matter) brcause she thinks we're trying to tunnel under her lawn. So I smile at her and ask if shes having fun yet (unless she's spraying our dogs, in which case I give her the finger and take the dogs inside). It pisses her off so much, and then she just leaves muttering some random gibberish to herself. And then I break out into a laughing fit.
[–] Bonerable 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I do it all the time to get what I want. I try my best to be as nice and friendly as possible when dealing with someone. Even if I hate their guts, I kill them with kindness. Most of the time I get what I want out of the situation and it's almost always win-win. I guess it would be considered manipulation since I know I am doing it. Sometimes I do it with customer service when I'm making a complaint and try to squeeze and extra discount or perk out of a situation.