Unfortunately, not all people are open and friendly. Some of them may try to achieve their own goals with the help of unsuspecting others. Know how to identify a cunning person so as not to fall under his influence.
Signs of a cunning person
Observe the person, see how he behaves, notice what he is talking about. For example, if a person treats everyone around her with great suspicion, and without any reason, it is possible that she judges others by her own example. A sly person is wary of others. He believes that the others also pursue their own goals when communicating with others. If you meet a very distrustful person who suspects other people of unclean thoughts, it is possible that he himself is rather insincere by nature.
Have a heart-to-heart conversation with the person. See how he will reason on simple human topics. Discuss with him such concepts as good, evil, honesty, justice, greed. You can do this by using a recent event to start a conversation. Observe how sincere the interlocutor is with you, whether he is ready to contact or is cautious. By the degree of openness of a person, you can sometimes determine how cunning or simple-minded he is.
Sometimes the sly one can be seen by his facial expressions and gestures. He will not once again keep his hands in sight. These people have a reflex that helps them lie and manipulate others. Also, a cunning person can avoid looking directly at the interlocutor. He will find a reason to look away. Sometimes the gaze of such a person becomes shifty. There are people who, on the contrary, will look you straight in the eye. Such a deliberate, intent, unnatural look can also be a warning signal for you.
Features of communication
You can always expect some kind of trick from a cunning person. If you are already half sure that a person is not 100% trustworthy, be careful when communicating with her. When such a person offers you a joint event, think carefully. Check how he can use you for his own purposes. It is important how much this or that action is beneficial for you, because a cunning person skillfully uses a whole arsenal of various tricks to deceive you.
A good option to avoid falling for the trick is to take a break to think. For some time, you will be able to collect your thoughts, objectively assess the situation. This will save you from rash actions, and you will not fall into the net. You can also limit communication with an insincere person to protect yourself from unpleasant situations. If possible, try to deal less with the schemer and manipulator.
