[Charles32283]

When dealing with other people, how does one keep from appearing, and eventually being treated as, a mark? Specifically, I’m looking for body language, speech, etc.

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[M.K.]

Could the question be turned round (and made more interesting); What behaviours alert you to a person being ‘marksworthy’ ?

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[chrysalis]

confidence….if you dont have it, fake it. and listen more than talk….nothings foolproof, but its a start.

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[Exton]

The key to not being a mark is to not think like one. It’s not as hard as it sounds. The key is wariness and skepticism. Always be aware, and do not take things at face value – question the things that you see and hear. This doesn’t necessarily mean you have to stop trusting your fellow man; it’s more a matter of analyzing your fellow man. Concentrate on your awareness and how much you know about where you are, the situation you are in, and who you are talking to. The easy mark is a person who is unsuspecting; being aware and skeptical is the best way to avoid this. Training yourself to have the proper mindset is all you need to do; your body language is indicative of your mindset, after all. I think it is best summed up this way (i do not know who said this first), ‘Trust everyone, but lock your doors.’ Or alternately, ‘Trust, but verify.’

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