These days – it seems – there is always a hidden agenda.
While the ethics of influence advocate presenting balanced influence attempts to aid decision-making, the practice of influence seems to ignore the eighth principle of persuasion.
Thus, whenever you are inclined to be influenced by someone, pause and check what they may be hiding from you.
Ask more questions, of them and others.
Check the facts.
And, if the consequences of your decision are major – proceed with caution.
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