“genuine” Something that is genuine is real and authentic, not fake or a copy. It can also describe someone who is sincere and honest and not pretending to be something they’re not.

The idea of being forced to be nice can be expressed in a few different ways:

  • Insincere kindness: This describes friendliness that feels fake or inauthentic.
  • Enforced politeness: This refers to situations where social norms or rules require politeness, even if it’s not genuine.
  • Ingratiation: This is behavior aimed at pleasing someone in order to gain something from them.
  • Obi
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    7 months ago

    Highly dependent on the person, the situation, and how close I know that person, but yeah it happens.

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      7 months ago

      Makes sense. So you ever feel ‘scared’ to do so ? I’m not implying you are so hopefully you don’t take it that way.

      I’m just being direct don’t know how to be other then that and curious

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        6 months ago

        I wouldn’t say scared, because it’s more indifference. If they’re an ass I typically just try to find a way to cut the conversation short and/or avoid that person if it’s possible.