Takers: Signs To Run Away
Givers will be attracted to takers and would even trust them. Here are a few signs to watch out for:
- Takers are selfish and act entitled to your help.
- They claim credit for their success while blaming others for failure.
- They are sycophants.
- They are mostly two-faced and are nice on your face while bitching about you behind your back.
- They overpromise and underdeliver.
- They are nice to you when they see something they can take, or are seeking a favor.
- They insist on interacting and wanting help from you on their own terms, imposing it on you.
- If you give an inch, they will try to take a mile.
- They assume a help channel is now open for their disposal.
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