Ulterior motives reveal real reasons. A salesperson gives you a gift to create a sense of debt. Your boss gives you a high-risk opportunity and steals the spotlight when it succeeds. A gossip pretends to care about your problems so he can spread dirt on you.
Manipulators conceal selfish intent.
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