I have learned that not all people are evil and only want to get something out of you. I used to honestly think that. Yes, people have used me for homework, money, or even just to feel better about themselves, but those are specific people. Entering high school, I’ve met many people, and I don’t think any of my friends have ever manipulated me or only befriended me for their benefit. I honestly don’t even think my friends gain anything from being my friends!
I have manipulated people before, but only for very small things. Like, I always ask people for a dollar for the vending machine instead of bringing my own! People just think it’s funny, but I’m too lazy and selfish to use my own dollar, haha. Although I try to get people to borrow me money all the time, I really don’t do anything to use people. I think I do benefit from my friends though, just in the case that I’m not lonely or sad at school, and when I’m in a bad mood they can always make me feel better. That’s what they do for me, I don’t get material from them and I think that’s okay because that’s not what friends are about.
Plus, I wouldn’t do that to anybody since I’ve been manipulated by another person. He would just say that he cared and that he wanted to be with me, but then he would flirt with my friends and other girls and right when would say “You know what, I’m done!” he would apologize and say I was the only girl he wanted to be with. I don’t know what the point was or why he did that, but he made feel like a pile of crap. Since, I know how it feels to be manipulated, I don’t do it others. And I don’t think making someone think you’re funny or interesting counts.
I total agree with you. Not all people are always manipulating others just to benefit off of them, but if they do than its probably for a good reason. Khristin Williams A3,B3 Ms. Wright
Damaris, I agree with your blog post( as always); for, you gave an example on how you always ask people for a dollar at the vending machine, which is me. Also you stated how you really dont consider that you manipulate your friends, which is true for me. Andrianna Mickey A3/B3 Ms.Wright
I agree with your blog post. Sometimes people do things for others and it doesn't mean that they are being manipulated it just means that they like to help out others. Alexi De Jesus A/B2
Many things can get manipulated, from homework to feelings. I agree that some don't like to be manipulated and tend to disagree but sometimes take it from the other way around rather than an actuall favor or a need for help.
Manipulating someone is when you try to make another person do or think what you want them to think. Sometimes people manipulate others for their own advantage. But is manipulation the core of our social interaction? I don’t think that manipulation is the center of our social interaction with others. Not everyone is the same and most of the times everyone interacts for a chance to make friends not to get something out of it.
For example when I interact with others is because I actually want to get to know the person and not to take advantage of them or manipulate them in any sort of way. When I came to high school, i wasn’t expecting to look for friends to become popular i wanted to interact with them and get to know who they are. I dont think that for everyone, people who interact with each other it is because they are trying to manipulate them. I think they interact with others because they actually want to get to know them.
I have not manipulated anyone else or i have not been manipulated. I have done the actions because i choose to do them. I think that when people interact they have there own thoughts. When i met my best friend i interacted with her using my own words. And as our friendship went on, i don’t think we tried to manipulate anyone or ourselves. We took the choices we wanted to do and we didn't make each other say or do things that we wanted for them to think or do. Manipulation is not always at the center of the interaction!
Dear Blanca, I like how you described what manipulating meant and how you listed examples that you experienced of manipulation happening. - crystal coronel A/B2
I totaly agree with you. Most people are and will manipulate other at their own advantage, just because they are full of them selfs. Khristin Williams A3,B3 Ms. Wright
Dear Blanca, I agree that most people do manipulate others for their own reason. I also love have you gave a lot of details and examples of your experienced with manipulation
I agree that some people don't manipulate others and when they do, they tend to be direct rather than use others, but not an always. Some like to have friends around while others, not so much. Some avoid it to prevent manipulation or be used but can always find someone who won't do such a thing.
I think that manipulation is at the core of our social interaction because you use others to get new idea like photography, writing, opinions. All those factors come into play especially when it comes to celebrities on facebook because they usually want to see what people are going to their concert and who will buy their clothes from any expensive store. Yes, I do think it’s true because people do this without even knowing or half the time they do know what they are getting of from people. From my own experience I have manipulated a guy that I met from the library I worked at because he was so quiet and I wanted to know what his deal was. Once I got information about his life I was pretty satisfied because I now knew why he was the way he was. No, I don’t manipulate people intentionally all the time. At times I do because I want to know why they are so distant or just to see if they would actually do something. An example of this is when I ask my brother if he would lend me money and he actually did. I was surprised at that because he never does anything for me but he did this time. When I unintentionally manipulate a person I won’t even notice because it’s like I said before I try to get information on people I don’t know very well but when they are having a bad day and I ask them multiple questions I think it’s considered manipulation. I guess a few times I did lie about a few qualities of myself to get the person I’m talking to interested. Once I get them interested that’s when they start to open up and I wonder do they even notice when it’s happening. I know it happens to me most of the time where someone manipulates me like my parents and some people I rarely know. The worst is when your parents do it because that’s when they retain all the information you said and use it against you. For example, a parent would ask you who do you have a crush on and then once you tell them the qualities of that person they will know. That’s not the only thing they will probably ask you about your siblings as well. Mariah Martinez Ms.Wright A2/B2
I agree with your blog post that some people are manipulative, but not always purposely. Also when you said that when you asked your brother to lend you money ; which, you were shocked he did it. I think that's a good example of manipulating. You post makes me think of this topic differently, because you also stated examples on how parents are manipulative too, for manipulating can be either good or bad. Andrianna Mickey Ms. Wright P3
I agree because sometime we do it for a good cause or to get something that would help you and your friend in the future. I like how you where very specific on the topic it makes me understand a little bit mush better. Kassandra E. Munoz A2/B2 Ms. Wright
Based on the quote, I agree and disagree that manipulation is at the core of our social media interactions. First, I agree because, especially high school students, might only talk to a person just so that they are able to get answers to homework problems without it seeming like they only talk to them for that. So people start talking to that other person just to use them for their homework. Manipulation can also work as using people to get closer to someone else.
But I also disagree because some people actually talk to others to get to know, befriend them, and they also want new people to talk to. And manipulation is not always the reason that people interact with each other. Some examples that I have is that starting high school, I saw that as an opportunity to make new friends and to be social, but I wasn't expecting anything in return from those people.
Therefore, manipulation can be the reason people interact but that is not always the case. Sometimes people may only interact with others because they want something from them.But there are also people who really want to interact and become friends with people and they don't want something from them.
Dear Reader I totally agree with you because most people in high school that don't finish their homework use their friends for homework answers. It's not fair but that's just how some people are. Tashianna Cannon A/B3 Ms. Wright
I think manipulation plays a big role in social interaction within society. Especially in normal life and relationships, because some people just want to get something out of their partner and have a secret plan of their own in some cases. This is seen in reality and television, like murder stories where the spouse murders the other partner just to get their money and such. Which is why manipulation is usually seen in this kind of setting along with a friendship setting as well. Manipulation also differs and is also seen in education and business as well.
Manipulation really doesn't play a big role in my life because there isn't a amount of situations it could be used in other than gaining a unfair advantage somehow by persuading others. Although I have seen it play out, with things like borrowing objects and making people do things that they shouldn't. This is mainly what happens in or around school during the day or before school with interaction between people. Some of my friends do use manipulation in some cases in order to try and get what they need like information and such. Which is how for example, a friend wanted to gain information by blackmailing someone else with information of their own.
This is mainly how manipulation plays a big role around the school and my life. I have been manipulated in some cases with bribery and such which plays out well for both parties, but I have to play a bigger part. For example, if my parents want me to walk the dog or do some extra work they tell me I will gain something in return for the extra work done. This is mainly how it plays out, out of school and in my house. Which is why manipulation is all around us. Even if you think it is not, it will usually be hidden from you one way or another. Which is why in the end you must think back and see if you have been manipulated, without really knowing
I believe that Manipulation is sometimes at the core of our social interactions because some people dont just socialise just to be friendly. They must have a purpose. The person who manipulates must be targeting something because it must be a desire to be like them or it must be something that they don’t have and just want it so badly.An example would be is if you are the manipulator and you want something you must target the person you dont know and has something you want. The person approaches them to have a friendly conversation and speaks as if they knew each other.Then what happens is that once the manipulator get your hopes up and has what it wants it turns and walks away like nothing happen.
On the other hand, not all social interactions have manipulation because there are people that just want to socialize to meet new people. If you have a crush for example. You are trying to get with that person but you are not manipulating them in order for them to accept who you are.You Just like that specific person and focus time and energy on them because some day you will be with them because of one simple interaction which then forms a relationship.Thats not manipulation it is dedication.
I have been the manipulator in a social interaction because once i tried talking to the new kid in our elementary school to stealing my phone back from the teachers desk.I have said that if he did not do it that he will not be cool,so the kid had gone to the desk of the teacher and noticed that my phone was on top of the desk. The kid grabbed it and had put it in his pocket and gave it to me at the end of the day,But some other student snitched that he had grabbed the phone and put it in his pocket and got into trouble for it. The kid did not say anything about me but i had manipulated someone to do my dirty work
well, manipulating is fun. Although is mean sometimes but its fun. Like this one time where I asked for some algebra homework, my worse subject, from my friend and at first he did not want me to copy BUT I offered him my social studies or english homework. He fell right away and gave it to me because those are his worse subjects he knew what I was doing to him but in the end he gave in and let me copy his homework. Manipulation is hard at first when you do it on purpose. Like everything in life you must practice it before you get really good at it. Sometimes you do it with out intentionally meaning it, but that's like human nature in my opinion. It happens. I kinda did practice too get good at it by starting with simple stuff like my homework. I get someone else's homework and in return I gave them mine. I then moved on to harder stuff with my parents. My dad bought himself a laptop and told me not to tell my mom, I told him to buy me clothes or a video game or I would tell. Of course I got what I wanted. When I like a girl, I usually try to be funny. But sometimes it back fires because I notice myself trying to hard and that kills the whole thing. I try to be a good guy and be respectful around new people, girls especially, or my parent's friend. I get complimented by adults for my respectful manners but when it comes to girls I usually end up looking really dumb.. but that' life. I guess I have to manipulate more to get better at it. Johann Garcia P3 Ms.Wright
I think that manipulating others is sometimes the core of our society. Some people like to take advantage of others and some people are taken advantage of. I personally have been taken advantage of a few times. Most times i know what the person wants and i help them because i want to be helpful. But there are occasions where i have been completely unaware of their manipulation.
I will admit i have manipulated my fair share of people and i fell bad for doing it, but people try to manipulate others in time of need or desperation. So sometimes i feel bad for the person and think if i were in that situation (which i have been in many times) what would i want the other person to do.
Overall I think that manipulation is sometimes the core of our society and people manipulate others in time desperation. But there are times where people just want to talk and not manipulate you. So manipulating others is sometimes the core of our society and sometimes people just want to talk to you. -Angel Robles Ms Wright P3
I believe desperation is also factor that plays well into manipulation of others as you have stated which is why I must agree its a core component of society.
I think that manipulation is sometimes part of our social interactions. Some people I know have done that a lot of times to others. There was this one kid that NEVER spoke to one of my friends and only when he needs homework he talks to her. I don't really like it when people do that because it just make's yourself or that person look like a fake. But, I have to admit that I have done it sometimes to my little brother and sister. I once let my little brother do something he wasn't suppose to because then I would be able to use it against him when I want him to do something for me. I felt bad, but I still did it anyways. My older sister has done that to me. Like, sometimes I would tell her things I don't want my parents to know I did and she would use it against me when she wants something. So everyone does it, but it's not right. Another example, I didn't even want to manipulate my little sister but I guess it just happens. I bought her something at the store and when I wanted her to do something for me I would tell her that since I bought her something she has to do something for me. She didn't do it anyways. But yeah. So manipulation is a part of our social interaction.
Dear reader, I say yes manipulation is the core of our social interaction because people try to take control in every conversation they might not try but still someone is being manipulated. I say yes this is true because someone in a conversation is always being demanded or taking control of an other words being manipulate. one example was when I was on the phone and this girl told me I better shut up but I didn't but during the conversation she thought she was in control.
I don't intentionally manipulate people but if I don't feel that something is right I tell the person that they can't do it because I feel some bad my happen it don't be intentionally though. I say yes its happening unintentionally because I don't be trying to manipulate someone it just happen I don't think no one has intention on manipulating someone.
My last conversation was with my sister at home and she was trying to demand me to watch the pizza because she didn't feel like watching it so she tried to take control of me but I didn't let her I told her she better not put it on then because I'm not listening to what she say. Another time when I felt I was being manipulated was when I was at home and my mom told me to go clean my room but I couldn't argue with her so I did it. so I say yes manipulating does happen in social interaction.
Manipulation is when you use a person for something just because its benefitting you. I believe that this type of thing is really wrong in so many ways. I know that I have never manipulated a person in type of way that would hurt their feelings. But, I have manipulated a person. One example would be like I know that i don’t talk to this certain person , but I am talking to them now because i need help with my homework or test.
But, I don’t manipulate people intentionally that would be wrong on so many different levels, But, one action of manipulation I have saw is with boys. They know that you like them so they might play with your feelings just to get their homework done. And then they might go back and tell their friends that they just using you they don’t even like you. They don’t know that that is called abusing a girl mentally and physically.
But, I don’t manipulate people that often because I know that I would be really upset and hurt. I wouldn’t like to find out that I was a just a stepping stool just so someone can reach the top of the mountain that’s just selfish.
I agree that manipulating only benefits the person who manipulates. Well if it used in the negative way. If people use it positively it will benefit both people.
Manipulation- Manipulation is either good or bad depending what someone is getting out of it. Which, I believe that manipulation is a core of our social interaction, because people may not notice but everyday they’re manipulating someone. Such as yesterday, my best friend who goes to Westinghouse and has all honor classes, I asked her to help me with my Algebra homework or I’ll get Lasalle. I don’t really know if thats really considered manipulating someone or not. I’m really not sure. I don’t think I manipulate people intentionally, if so it isn’t really a serious matter.
What I think counts as manipulation is really messes with someones mind, which you are controlling them, and they’re just going along with what you say, and not having a mind of their own. Such as you wanting to go to office hours, but you don’t want to go alone so you convince your friend to go with you, by getting them some reason why they should go. With that being said, I do think that that’s considered being manipulative, because you just convinced someone to do what you want.
As far as for me, I can’t really “rate” how good I am at manipulating people; because, I’m really not a manipulative person. But I do think I’ll be kind of good at getting someone to do what I want them to do. I guess you just have to have “ mind power” and really be a persuasive person to get someone to think like yourself and do what you want them to do.
I think that the idea of manipulation isn’t at the core of our social interaction because most of the time people socially interact just to hang out. Manipulation might be at the core of their social interaction because they might want other people to do stuff for them. People also socially interact because they want to have fun or gossip or other things. We all do sometimes manipulate other people to stuff for us or we socially interact to manipulate people to lend stuff. But there are a few people that take advantage of manipulation when they are socially interacting.
Most people socially interact because they want to hang out, like me. I have friends that socially interact with me to hang out and talk and have fun. But sometimes they do it so I can lend them some money and they never return it or they need help with homework. I sometimes socially interact with my friends to manipulate them to do stuff for me and let me borrow stuff. But I don’t always hang out with them to manipulate them. And sometimes there are people that socially interact just to manipulate.
There are some few people that socially interact with their family to manipulate them. My brothers always socially interact with me to try to manipulate me to do their homework. But I never do it for them because I know they just want to take advantage of me. I know some people that socially interact with other people just to manipulate them because they want to be in control. Most of those people are always in public areas like in the school, there are a lot of people manipulating people in school. So most of those reasons prove that manipulation isn’t in the core of our social interactions. ~yeshua chavez
I agree with the statement that you made that people do things to get stuff that they want from others and the most common thing they do to get it is through manipulation. Jesus Arreola A3/B3
I don’t believe that manipulation is at the core of our social interaction to a certain extent because a lot of people like using other people to get things and a lot of people like doing things for others. I think that when someone manipulates another person, its because they want something right then and there and they can’t get it themselves. I think that usually teens and kids are good at manipulation because we are younger and we usually can’t get some things on our own so we manipulate to get what we want. Then there is people who don’t manipulate others and who really do what they feel is right, or they really need it not because they want something. Usually manipulation happens when someone wants something but they can’t have it. Its a necessity, it’s not what they need.
I usually don’t manipulate people I think I manipulate my family more than others because if I don’t know someone that well or they are not a family member I don’t like asking for things, or I don’t tell them that I want things. I would do that to my mom the most because I am more comfortable around her. I would probably manipulate my mom for the things that I want because I like them and I think it’s cool. Like I would manipulate my mom for things like clothes and nail polish because those are the things that i most enjoy having. I don’t manipulate a lot of people because I would not like it if someone says that I am using them because I don’t like to be used.
I sometimes think that people manipulate others intentionally because they know what they are doing, they are capable of doing a lot of things, and getting certain things on their own they just don’t want to do it themselves. I think that if someone was to manipulate someone it would be a wrong thing because not a lot of people like feeling used and they might not want to be around you because they don’t want to feel like they are pressured into doing something they don’t want to do. Alexi De Jesus period A/B2
I personally do not think that everyone has social interaction just to manipulate other people. I say that it does happen but not everyone does it. When people do try it, it can maybe be for a good thing. However, it has been used in a dab way. Like Hitler, he manipulated a lot of people into believing what he believed about Jews and Gypsies. I have manipulated others to get something I did want, but it was never for something bad or such a big thing. I have done it just to get information of something or someone and I have used that information in a good way.
I also have been manipulated myself. I have been manipulated into thinking things that have changed my life greatly, specially after i found out. And sometimes it just for nothing bad just small things that do not really change anything. Sometimes those things can be good things and I might of never known. I think that as long as manipulation is not used in a bad way, to do good things, it is okay or just not used in any way at all.
I personally think I am okay at manipulating other people. It depends on what I want to get and on the person I am trying to manipulate. I might be able to manipulate people into telling me somethings, but to get them to do something is very different and I think that it is harder to do. Like when I am trying to manipulate my mom into letting me do something, it depends a lot on what I want her to let me do.
I'm in the middle that people just talk or interact with other to get something out from them but them again I disagree. Sometimes people just want to talk to someone because they're bored or they have to tell them something. When I am at school in the morning I am doing homework and someone comes up to me and says, “hey help me with the homework”. That person talked to me to get the answers for his/her homework they are just using me.
But also when I am doing my homework people come up and they just start to talk to me about random stuff. That is why I am in the middle because some people just come up to you just to get something out from you, but some other people just come up to you just to talk to you about something. Some other people also just talk to you so that you can do something for them.
I think that I do intentionally manipulate others. For example when I am at my house watching t.v on my coach and I want a drink or something I call my sister and tell her to bring a cup of soda and a bowl of pop. This was an example of talking to someone just to control them for something.Which is why I am in the middle where people talk to people just to manipulate them or to just talk to them. Andres Barajas A2/B2
I like how you are saying how you really feel, and i do agree that at some point manipulation is use for some negative events where as some times it just to cause no harm to someone, so i really like how you included that in your text.
Manipulation is the core of our social interaction. And I think that some people do manipulate their friends or family just to get something or have them do something for them. Because either he/she is too lazy to do it or just want answers to an homework assignment. Which isn't good because you might start to talk to that person just to get something from them and then that person might feel as if you want to be there friend and such, so they try to talk to you or hang around with you even though you pretty much used them for something that you needed. Then when you tell that person the truth, things might not end well with that person.
So one day in 7th grade there was this girl in my class that manipulated me. She was like the new kid in the school, and so I didn't really know her too well but I thought she would of been a nice friend. Until one day when we were going to math class and she didn't understand the assignment given the day before. So she came up to me acting as if we were friends and such even though we weren't. Then she got to the point on why she came up to me, which was to copy my homework. I just looked at her, like this is the only reason why you came up to me. But I didn’t give her my homework because she should of done her assignment or asked the teacher for help if she needed it.
So manipulation is sometimes a big deal for some people because they think they could get there way or anything that they want. And have other people do it for them which would lead for that person to not being able to do anything later in that persons life. So by people manipulating other people isn’t good for the other person because you're just getting their hopes up and just smashing them right in there face. Manipulation is the core of our social interaction. - Crystal Coronel A/B2
Ricardo Velez A/B2 I agree with you about the people thinking that they can get whatever they want and that manipulation is the core of our social interaction.
I agree with you on once the person finds out things wont be the same. There's just those times when you past the line of comfort and can eventually destroy one's inner mindset and self. -Angela Viruena A/B3
Manipulation is when someone takes advantage of someone just to get what they want. I think manipulation is in the core of social interactions. Many people manipulate each other to get something from them or to get them think good of you. Manipulation happens a lot, mostly half of the people I know and talk to manipulate other people. I have even manipulated someone and I did not feel good after. It is not good to manipulate someone.
Some examples of manipulation can be when people are trying to get some information that they do not know and when someone is trying to make you think that they are funny or make you think different of them. Manipulation can be in many things like movies, books, and even songs. Some people talk to others just manipulate them and thats all they person talks about. People manipulate others intentionally most of the time because thats all they can do in a conversation.
Everyone manipulates someone because if you want to know something that you do not know yet it will bother you the entire time you are talking to that person. I have been manipulated before, many times actually and after the person asked me a question I thought about how they just used me. Manipulation is not a good thing to do, so don’t do it.
I agree when you say that people use you for information, or homework because that happens everyday in life. You never know when your getting manipulated until you actually pay close attention. Tashianna Cannon A/B3 Ms. Wright
I agree with what you said that manipulation is wrong. And I can relate to you because I have been manipulated too, and it doesn't feel good. Destiny Marcos Ms.Wright A/B3
I agree with the fact that people do manipulate others to get what they want I also think what you said about people manipulating each other intentionally when they are in a conversation is a true statement in my opinion. Jesus Arreola A3/B3
I agree that people talk to other because they want to know gossip. I know that that is a reason why some people talk to me. This generation can be so nosy. Many people including me, sometimes, want to know the gossip, so we manipulate others. I also agree that afterwards it makes me bad.
I think that manipulation is the core of our social interaction because its used all the time and i see it most of the time from friends. they would want me to do something and i would fall for it and do something that would get me into trouble. people mostly manipulate others so that they could get something done that they didn't want to do and they convince others to do it for them.
My last interaction with someone that i manipulated was my brother, i always convince him to throw away the trash or other things because i just didn't feel like doing them. i mostly want my brother to think that i am going to do something later for him which i sometimes don't. because he will think that i will do him back a favor so he does what i tell him, which is mean but he does it to me and it annoys me.
manipulating people isnt a good thing i believe because it could get people in trouble depending on the situation or you could lose a friend or a relationship with that person. and you wouldn't want that because you would hate to lose that relationship. just because you wanted them to do something for you, its not worth it i say. Brandon Camarillo/ A2/Wright
I believe that manipulation is almost always the core of our social interactions. Almost everyone in the world try to change people to be someone they aren’t. This process mostly happens to teenagers because they want to fit in, and our willing to do anything it takes. I have been a target in manipulation . Sometimes people only want to talk to me because of my looks, I do my homework all the time, or just because they friends aren't there to talk to them. BUt thats only in school, and I don't need to have friends in high school. I have my real friends outside of school who don't want to change me, and like me just the way I am. In conclusion, this quote focuses on what life really is all about. people try to change people so they can be like them. -Samariah Pantojas P3 Ms.Wright
I think manipulation has major effects on everyone's lifestyle. I think the idea manipulation is at core of our social interaction is telling how most people today take advantage for their on sake, to get what they want. Yes I do think this is true because a lot of teens today have friends that they use for rides to school or to go somewhere. I have 2 example of a time I experienced this. One example was last year when I was in 8 grade I was the new kid their, but the first week I met this girl name Narya who I picked up everyday from her house and dropped her off. At first we were like best friends, but then one day I overheard her telling someone you see that girl Tashianna, I live next door to my mom is real cool with her but my mom is using her mom to take me to school since we don't have a car. I'm just pretending to be her best friend I don't even like her. No I do not manipulate others intentionally because I don't ask for anything I mostly keep to myself. It's not happening unintentionally because my former best friend used me just for a ride to school.
Yes somehow I was being manipulated because I was taken advantage of by someone I trusted. No I was not trying to manipulate them because because I tried to help them out by taking them to school every-day. No not to me it was me trying to be funny because I just wanted a best friend to hang with but some just took my kindness for granted. To me it does count as manipulation because it was me doing a favor for someone I just met and them taking full advantage of me as just using me for a ride to school everyday.
I would honestly say I am not good at manipulating others because I don't try to do that at all. The purpose in doing that will lead to dishonest and for you just wanting something that benefits you. I think it's unfair that anyone should be taken advantage of because in a way you are yourself and if they want too many favors from you or want you to do everything for them their only taking advantage of you then moving on once they realize you've caught on to their game.
I believe that this quote isn't true. Not all people are like this. I know some people especially in high school will use others just for homework, test, or even getting out of trouble, but we all have to realize that not all of it is a bad thing. I personally have manipulated others but it was for a good cause. I would never just take advantage of someone for my own good because it is just a sign that you are disrespectful and too full of yourself to do it on your own. The first time I ever used someone for a bad reason was because I really didn’t want to take a test in 6th grade, and I was so tired. I asked this girl to sit by me because she was really smart and passed all of her test. When it was time to take the test I made sure I could see her paper and I copied her whole test. When we got the past back I saw that I had passed with a 100%, none of the questions were wrong, but after I never talked to the girl again.
However, it was unintentional because it wasn’t like I just woke up in the morning and said that I was going to cheat off of her, but when was in school I was already tired and when I got to 5 period I was even tired. I had forgotten all about the test until one of my friends reminded me about it. In my past few interactions with my friends I had never thought about trying to manipulate them. I am always being myself wherever I go just because I wouldn’t change who I am for any one.
Therefore, It doesn’t count as a form of manipulation because I was just being myself. I am not good at all with manipulating others into getting what I want or getting them to think what I want them to think. Everyone has their own mind and could do whatever they want, but me personally I think that just because some people could and would fall for anything someone says to them, that person has their own mind and thinks differently from everyone else around them. Nonetheless, I don’t think that manipulation is the core value of ones social interaction.
I think manipulation plays one of the major roles in society interaction within society. There seen in real life and television, like murder, and theft where the spouse murders the other partner just to get their money and such. Which is why manipulation is usually seen in this kind of setting along with a friendship setting as well. Manipulation also differs and is also seen in education and business as well. It like someone is trying to cheat on an important test or to steal something from a another student or teacher.
Manipulation really does ,kind of,play a big role in some people’s life because there isn't a certain amount of situations that could be used in other than gaining an unfair advantage somehow by persuading others. Although I have seen it play out before like borrowing objects and making people do things that they shouldn't. This mainly happens during the before school or afterschool with interactions between people. Some of my friends do use manipulation in some cases in order to try and get what they need like information to finish a homework or project that were having at school. Which is how for example, a friend told a person that if they didn’t help them then they would tell their secrets about something they did , and they would go tell the staff about it
That’s how manipulation mainly plays a big role around the school and society. I have been manipulated in some cases with bribery and such which plays out well for both parties, but I have to play a bigger part. For example, if my parents want me to clean the car or do some extra work they tell me I will gain something in return for the extra work done. Even if you think it is not, it will usually be hidden from you one way or another. Which is why in the end you must think back and see if you have been manipulated, without really knowing it has happened.
I think/believe that a majority of the time we don't know and or believe that we are manipulating someone into doing or thinking something that you want them to I strongly agree that we do manipulate people in some sense because we kind of gain their respect and then expect something from them at times which in some way seems like manipulation therefore thats why I believe that we do manipulate others and not realize. I don't agree that manipulation is at the core of our social interaction because we some people are not exactly manipulative at all and some are I believe that me myself do manipulate others not intentionally because I may be manipulating someone to do something and not really knowing why I might be saying to them. My last interactions that i had with people i do believe that i did manipulate the them to some extent but i was not purposefully doing it i didn't know that i was manipulating them. I believe that in my past that i did try to manipulate someone intentionally to get something that i wanted.
Dear reader, Manipulation is when someone or a group of people use different strategies of persuasion to convince others on something that they want or need. It can be used either for good or for bad reasons. But, unfortunately, it is mostly used for bad reasons. To be honest, I actually do believe that manipulation is the core of our society. I believe this because everything that society does, influences everybody in some way. The media is the main thing that has the power to manipulate people so quickly. If you think about it, it's kind of crazy how fast things spread over the internet and how quickly people react to it or copy it. I am going to be very honest and say that I am actually very good at manipulating people. Sometimes I don't even realize that I'm doing it. I don't do it often, I only do it when I have to. It's not like I do it for a bad purpose because that would be completely bogus to the other person. I don't want to take advantage of anyone because that is just completely rude. Yours Truly, Destiny Marcos Ms.Wright A/B3
I believe that manipulation is part of our social interactions because everybody uses it to get what they want from other people. I mostly see manipulation from friends. Also, I mostly see it from school. For example, there is a trouble maker and he wants to steal a new phone that this kid has, so he "bonds" with someone else, making him his friend. Then he uses that kid to steal the phone so so the trouble maker won't get in trouble. That is manipulation, the trouble maker got what he want without getting in trouble using someone else.
I sometimes use manipulation at home. One time, I promised my sister that I will take pictures with her if she plays video games with me. My sister does the same to me, but it's the opposite. Also, manipulation happens around friendships too. For example, there are 4 adults that are friends and one of them wants to rob a bank. That person convinces his friends to join him by manipulating them by saying they were friends, they known each other for a long time, blah blah blah. Then the four of them rob a bank because of that one friend.
Overall, manipulation happens everywhere in our social interactions. It can happen for many reasons and ways such as wanting something, dirty work, friendships, getting an idea, getting classified information or secrets, crime, e.t.c. Manipulation can be a bad thing and a good thing. It happens between friends and people. It happens in social networks or other ideas. Also, It happens around the world. In conclusion, Manipulation happens to everyone in our social interactions. - Rogelio Aguirre P3
I believe that most of the time manipulating is the reason of why people interact with each other. People use manipulation all the time and in different ways. Manipulation has happened to everyone, and it has affected them in multiple ways. People always see manipulation as a bad thing. In some cases, it’s not.
When you hear the word manipulation, you most likely think of something negative. You may think of controlling someone, using someone, or messing with someone. Manipulation means to get something from someone or to control someone, which is the negative thought. An example of a negative manipulation is when people talk to you to get gossip out of you. Also, when people use you to get to other people. There are still many other ways that manipulation is used in negative ways.
On the other hand, there are positive ways that manipulation is being used. For example, people use manipulation to talk to each other to get friendship. Seeking for friendship is something a lot of people want. Like I said before, manipulation is used to get something. Since we want to get friendship from others, we manipulate them to get friendship. Manipulate sounds so negative because we make it negative. If we start using it as a positive way, there won’t be a lot of negativity for the word manipulate. The main point is that manipulation is used to talk to others in positive and negative ways.
I disagree with this quote because only some people think about manipulation all the time and how it will benefit them, but not everybody manipulates other people. Some people can be manipulated by others but that doesn't mean that they also manipulate other people. Manipulation isn't the core of our social interactions because everybody in this world is different and not everybody acts nor reacts the same way as others do.
I sometimes do manipulate others intentionally because it just benefits me and I'm a really hard head person. I don't like to listen and I when I want something I do everything possible to get it, I never give up easily on anything without a fight. For example, I really wanted to go to the movies on Friday with my friends, but I did something bad three days ago. On Thursday I was helping my dad do everything possible. I helped clean the house, I helped him cook for me and my brothers, I was being super nice to him and just giving him every way possible to think of letting me go to the movies Friday. It turned out that he did let me go, he said because I was being good the day before but that's just because I wanted to go out. I guess you can say I'm pretty good at manipulating people into getting what I want. I've done many more manipulations with my mom, dad, and family members but that's just one example.
I don't think I have ever been manipulated before not that i know of any stories of someone manipulating me. But this one time some guy always asked my friend for her homework just for his benefit because he never wanted to do it or he was just too lazy to complete the assignment. He never even talked to her only when he needed something, the crazy part of it all is that she liked him. That's the only reason why she gave it to him because he was making her think he liked her but he didn't. He manipulated her into thinking all those things just to get her homework and get a good grade in that class. I tried telling her but she wouldn't listen. I don't think manipulation is the core of our social interactions because only some people, not all people manipulate.
I believe manipulation is sometime at the core of our life because people enjoy doing it or warns their friends by doing a different thing. Sometimes manipulation can help you get a person somewhere if you are throwing a surprise party. Some of the times it can be bad because somebody can steal or harm you in a wrong way that you would regret saying yes to everything. It all depends on the people that manipulates you and encourage you to do something that you may or may not want to do.
Some friends think if they try to manipulate you would become like them or get rid of everything you have because they are trying to get in your head. Your friend can help you in getting yourself out of trouble because that might happen to them or they know that they are wrong people to hang around with. You may think they are not doing anything to you because you got use to being around them and agree or disagree. The people that are around you see that you are being manipulated, which they try to tell you but you just ignore them. Sometimes people would do harm to you and or not but you have to check your surrounding before you say yes or no.
I would also manipulate people for good things, but if I am with my family like my sisters and parents out shopping then we would manipulate them to get it for us. I would do to my mom mostly because I know she can always say yes, but when she knows that I am manipulating her she would say and tell me what is important to buy. When my friends ask me to come out and hang out then I would beg my mom, but she would always say no until it is that day and then she would say okay and let me go. Sometimes you would know when you are manipulating somebody, but sometimes you will not because you try to warn them or help them it all depends who you are and if they can trust you. Kassandra Munoz A2/B2 Ms. Wright
I like how you said that manipulating people is the core of people life. I also like your examples and details that you wrote. I also like the way you said why you manipulate people. Gloria Arroyo A3/B3
I believe that the statement “ manipulation is at the core of our social interactions” -The Final Empire because some people do use people to get things out of other people. Some kids and adults want to have control of their friends because they love to be incontrol. Some people do use their friends because they want to get information on something like another friend of theirs. I believe that I don’t manipulate anyone ,but sometimes you would never know if you are doing it or not. I don’t manipulate no intentional because I don’t want to gets facts from someone then tell that person if they wanted them to know then they would tell it themselves. Somehow people do manipulate in some way because it ends up slipping out ,but I wouldn’t lie and I have manipulated people so they could tell me what I wanted to know in the past I learned that was wrong so I had stopped. I believe that everyone was manipulated in some way.Some people at my old school would go to everyone to get their information from someone. I have been manipulated because people would ask about something and then the stopped talking to me for a while then we talked again, that was after she got some details on something from me. Everyone has their own way to manipulate ,for me I believe it’s being funny and interesting in some way. Everybody tries to be funny or interesting to people so they could get some ideas on what they want. So I do believe that people do manipulate their friends when they want something because when some who hasn’t talked to you in a while and they heard that you know something that want to know then they come crawling to you so they can get that information. In some why you are being manipulated but you don’t know how. Whenever you are talking about something that you know and that what you friend wanted you to talk about you are maybe being manipulated.Yes, I believe that people are using other people for what they need then you wouldn’t hear from them for like a while. Some people are being manipulated and they don’t even know it. Victoria Sutor Period 2 Ms. Wright
Dear Reader, I agree with your statement that says, "some people only manipulate people because they want to be in control.". This statement really defines what this quote really means.
I also like your examples and details that you wrote. I also like the way you said why you manipulate people.I also like how you started with saying what manipulation means. Gloria Arroyo A3/B3
Almost everyone in the world had manipulate someone in their lives. The people who do manipulate would sometimes more often would get something good out of it. I do agree that sometimes manipulating people is an okay thing to do, because you know that you’re going to get something that you wanted in return. I have to admit I done this couple of times to my family.
For example, I always manipulate my brother to do things for me. What I do is be nice to him and give him what he wants. I know that right now he is the only one enjoying this. But what he wants are small things. Like toys, water, and video games. But when it’s time I tell him nicely to do my chores. and he does do it for me. so I am getting something good out of it.
There are some good things about manipulating someone. Some people are manipulating someone and both people are getting something good out of it. Some people both get friendship. Thats a good thing that they are getting a friend. This doesn’t involved only one person getting something out of it. This can happen to anyone. And I see it happening almost everyday. Gloria Arroyo A3/B3
What does manipulation really mean? Its basically convincing people if they can do something for you such as being their friend, but to get a benefit. To be honest I do manipulate people sometimes although there real close friends. But in somebodys lifetime there may be that one time that you manipulate so you can get something out of it.
For example, around 3 years ago when I was in 6th grade I manipulate my cousin Alyssa. She is 9 months younger than me, so she was in 5th grade at that time. One humid summer day my classmates invited me for a movie play date at one of the girls house for her birthday, but my mom didn’t let me go. My mom went to work and wasn’t planning to come back until later in the night. I told Alyssa she better not say anything if not I tell her parents that I saw her and the next door neighbor kissing in the alley.
Sometimes manipulation can be use as a good thing. For example, teachers. They try to make you do your homework although you would still get La’salle, but that its for your grade and basically your own good. Although, manipulation can cross that line of comfort and be cruel.
Manipulation is having control over something or someone. Its not good to manipulate someone but many find the joy over it. Many find amazing ways to make someone do things for them or the other person just doing it to stop them from been so annoying. Majority of people don’t know they are been manipulated and possibly not even the person that’s doing it knows. So many things are played when you manipulate someone but either don’t care or just doesn’t see what they're actually doing. Influence isn’t the same as manipulating because its giving you suggestions rather than making you do the suggestions, but not many know the difference between the two. Point is that manipulating has many roles to it, some making sure the other person gets what it wants, the person manipulating someone through a different method and lastly not knowing what you’re doing.
Manipulation is something many people use to get what they want, such as homework, money, sometimes even a person they really like. Its sometimes insane how far someone goes to just get what they want. Some people use many different methods when they manipulate others. They usually never use the same method as others do or even use any at all, all they do is to ask for a favor or to do them a solid. Even if people do manipulate, half of them don’t even know about it. Whenever they ask for a favor or help, they mean it sincerely, never in a manipulating way or having another reason in their minds. Others like to help and may be ask more than once but are willing to do it without the need of manipulation or even anything to do with it.
People don’t like manipulating others but do it without them realizing it or using a different method. Others don’t even know about it and still do it one way or the other. Those with a purpose of manipulating someone use many ways and do many things to just get what they want or who they want. Some may manipulate an answer or a homework from someone through force, reward, or favor. Others tend to do it more lively and many just not wanting to fed up with them just gives it to them right on. So many things are played when it comes to manipulation, some things not even connecting to the other. Manipulating is forcing or getting someone to do something you want, almost like a favor if not an order. There’s always a reason why they do it but usually never. So manipulating someone isn’t the same as everything else is, there’s always different things played when it comes to manipulating people, many realize it others don’t even know they do it in their daily lives.
I don’t believe that manipulation is at the core of our social interactions because everyone doesn't need something from everyone they talk to,they just want to talk to them because they want to talk to them. Many people manipulate other for more or less selfish reasons that they need to manipulate people just so that they can get whatever they want in life,so that they can get ahead in something. If people want to get help from someone and/or the or person wants to do out of kindness without wanting anything in return then there's no manipulation.Manipulation is not needed for everyone to get ahead,they just get to where they are going by moving steady and do the task that they have ahead of them.
I can not recall a time when i manipulated someone i know because if i ask them for a favor because i need it and they don’t want to do I just try my best to get through it myself as best
as i can. Being manipulative is not part of my nature I would weather be upfront about my intentions are rather than try and get people to do what i want by tricking them.
I have been manipulated a few times. I’ve been manipulated by my siblings. the would try to use reverse phycology on me to get to do things like fix the t.v if it is broken or something or help them solve a math problem. they would say oh you maybe couldn't do it any way.In the end this should prove that not everyone needs or wants to manipulate everyone that is around them they sometimes just want to be nice.
I would have to disagree with the statement I don't think the manipulation is the core of our human social interactions, because just because we talk to some one and ask them for help does not always mean that it is something in it for us. I think that when we talk to a person in some cases it is for a good reason but it is true that it is not always that case we may sometimes be in it just to get something out of that person. At the end of it all we may use manipulation to get a positive outcome to get what we need to know to help others who may be in a situation.
I do think that we may use manipulation to get what we want for example if we only talk to a person for a view days because you know they are the type who always does their homework and that was the week you decided you would just use their so you trick them into think that out of doing this they would get a friendship as the outcome but that's no that case in that matter, and so once you get the information you need that was when the communication stopped because it was when you got something and that person ending on up with nothing.
When It comes to it, it is all up to how manipulation is used because I can have a positive and or a negative outcome. But no I do no still in any way think that manipulation is the core of how we interact with people but it is played a huge part in some peoples life's to get what they want.
The idea of manipulation is that its involved in social interactions everywhere and there are people that take advantage of being able to interact with people over social media and just be meeting them face to face. I do believe that its true because a lot of people do things that other people don’t notice and that can be manipulation in a way that isn’t noticeable. Not a lot of people are aware that they are being manipulated. Just by talking to them they think that they're having a normal conversation but instead they're being manipulated by the person that is trying to talk to them. It doesn't take much effort to manipulate a person and get them to do what you want.
I believe that manipulation is at the core of our social interactions. Because a lot of people don't know whether they are being talked to like a normal person or manipulated. I was once manipulated by someone because they asked me to help them with their homework but instead I was ended up giving the person the answers to the homework. I sometimes manipulate people intentionally because sometimes I feel that they should do things I want to do. Sometimes it is unintentionally and I don't even realize that I'm currently doing it.
I want specifically manipulated my best friends to let me use her uniform shorts for PE because I did not have mine. I am very good at manipulating people. I find it very easy to get people to do what I want because I'm very persuasive and very careful with my choice of words. when I manipulate someone and have them think about some things and make them think about another persons feelings and end up going the way I want to. they said only believe that what I'm saying is true they should listen to me more often because my choice of words are very persuasive. So yes I believe I'm very good at it. Iliana BARCENAS Wright A2b2
Manipulation:
ReplyDeleteI have learned that not all people are evil and only want to get something out of you. I used to honestly think that. Yes, people have used me for homework, money, or even just to feel better about themselves, but those are specific people. Entering high school, I’ve met many people, and I don’t think any of my friends have ever manipulated me or only befriended me for their benefit. I honestly don’t even think my friends gain anything from being my friends!
I have manipulated people before, but only for very small things. Like, I always ask people for a dollar for the vending machine instead of bringing my own! People just think it’s funny, but I’m too lazy and selfish to use my own dollar, haha. Although I try to get people to borrow me money all the time, I really don’t do anything to use people.
I think I do benefit from my friends though, just in the case that I’m not lonely or sad at school, and when I’m in a bad mood they can always make me feel better. That’s what they do for me, I don’t get material from them and I think that’s okay because that’s not what friends are about.
Plus, I wouldn’t do that to anybody since I’ve been manipulated by another person. He would just say that he cared and that he wanted to be with me, but then he would flirt with my friends and other girls and right when would say “You know what, I’m done!” he would apologize and say I was the only girl he wanted to be with. I don’t know what the point was or why he did that, but he made feel like a pile of crap. Since, I know how it feels to be manipulated, I don’t do it others. And I don’t think making someone think you’re funny or interesting counts.
- Damaris Carrasco P2
I agree with your blog and some people are do take advantage of others, but not everyone is like that.
Delete- Angel Robles
P3
I total agree with you. Not all people are always manipulating others just to benefit off of them, but if they do than its probably for a good reason.
DeleteKhristin Williams
A3,B3
Ms. Wright
You seem to have a very good understanding about this good which people can and can't manipulate others for personal need.
Delete-Ian Sample A3/B3
Damaris, I agree with your blog post( as always); for, you gave an example on how you always ask people for a dollar at the vending machine, which is me. Also you stated how you really dont consider that you manipulate your friends, which is true for me.
DeleteAndrianna Mickey
A3/B3
Ms.Wright
I agree with your blog post. Sometimes people do things for others and it doesn't mean that they are being manipulated it just means that they like to help out others.
DeleteAlexi De Jesus A/B2
omg thanks ily
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Ricardo Velez A/B2
DeleteI agree with your blog and that people do take advantage all of the time.
I agree there is many people that use you so they may get an outcome.
Delete-Angela Viruena A/B3
Many things can get manipulated, from homework to feelings. I agree that some don't like to be manipulated and tend to disagree but sometimes take it from the other way around rather than an actuall favor or a need for help.
DeleteHelen Hernandez
A2/B2
Dear Reader,
ReplyDeleteManipulating someone is when you try to make another person do or think what you want them to think. Sometimes people manipulate others for their own advantage. But is manipulation the core of our social interaction? I don’t think that manipulation is the center of our social interaction with others. Not everyone is the same and most of the times everyone interacts for a chance to make friends not to get something out of it.
For example when I interact with others is because I actually want to get to know the person and not to take advantage of them or manipulate them in any sort of way. When I came to high school, i wasn’t expecting to look for friends to become popular i wanted to interact with them and get to know who they are. I dont think that for everyone, people who interact with each other it is because they are trying to manipulate them. I think they interact with others because they actually want to get to know them.
I have not manipulated anyone else or i have not been manipulated. I have done the actions because i choose to do them. I think that when people interact they have there own thoughts. When i met my best friend i interacted with her using my own words. And as our friendship went on, i don’t think we tried to manipulate anyone or ourselves. We took the choices we wanted to do and we didn't make each other say or do things that we wanted for them to think or do. Manipulation is not always at the center of the interaction!
Sincerely,
Blanca Cruces B2/A2
Dear Blanca,
DeleteI like how you described what manipulating meant and how you listed examples that you experienced of manipulation happening.
- crystal coronel A/B2
I totaly agree with you. Most people are and will manipulate other at their own advantage, just because they are full of them selfs.
DeleteKhristin Williams
A3,B3
Ms. Wright
Dear Blanca,
DeleteI agree that most people do manipulate others for their own reason. I also love have you gave a lot of details and examples of your experienced with manipulation
Kelicia Daniel P3
I agree with what you said about everyone is not the same and that some people actually want to make friends.
DeleteLianna Cortes
Period 2
I agree that some people don't manipulate others and when they do, they tend to be direct rather than use others, but not an always. Some like to have friends around while others, not so much. Some avoid it to prevent manipulation or be used but can always find someone who won't do such a thing.
DeleteHelen Hernandez
A2/B2
I think that manipulation is at the core of our social interaction because you use others to get new idea like photography, writing, opinions. All those factors come into play especially when it comes to celebrities on facebook because they usually want to see what people are going to their concert and who will buy their clothes from any expensive store. Yes, I do think it’s true because people do this without even knowing or half the time they do know what they are getting of from people. From my own experience I have manipulated a guy that I met from the library I worked at because he was so quiet and I wanted to know what his deal was. Once I got information about his life I was pretty satisfied because I now knew why he was the way he was.
ReplyDeleteNo, I don’t manipulate people intentionally all the time. At times I do because I want to know why they are so distant or just to see if they would actually do something. An example of this is when I ask my brother if he would lend me money and he actually did. I was surprised at that because he never does anything for me but he did this time. When I unintentionally manipulate a person I won’t even notice because it’s like I said before I try to get information on people I don’t know very well but when they are having a bad day and I ask them multiple questions I think it’s considered manipulation.
I guess a few times I did lie about a few qualities of myself to get the person I’m talking to interested. Once I get them interested that’s when they start to open up and I wonder do they even notice when it’s happening. I know it happens to me most of the time where someone manipulates me like my parents and some people I rarely know. The worst is when your parents do it because that’s when they retain all the information you said and use it against you. For example, a parent would ask you who do you have a crush on and then once you tell them the qualities of that person they will know. That’s not the only thing they will probably ask you about your siblings as well.
Mariah Martinez
Ms.Wright A2/B2
I agree with your blog post that some people are manipulative, but not always purposely. Also when you said that when you asked your brother to lend you money ; which, you were shocked he did it. I think that's a good example of manipulating. You post makes me think of this topic differently, because you also stated examples on how parents are manipulative too, for manipulating can be either good or bad.
DeleteAndrianna Mickey
Ms. Wright P3
I agree because sometime we do it for a good cause or to get something that would help you and your friend in the future. I like how you where very specific on the topic it makes me understand a little bit mush better.
DeleteKassandra E. Munoz
A2/B2
Ms. Wright
Based on the quote, I agree and disagree that manipulation is at the core of our social media interactions. First, I agree because, especially high school students, might only talk to a person just so that they are able to get answers to homework problems without it seeming like they only talk to them for that. So people start talking to that other person just to use them for their homework. Manipulation can also work as using people to get closer to someone else.
ReplyDeleteBut I also disagree because some people actually talk to others to get to know, befriend them, and they also want new people to talk to. And manipulation is not always the reason that people interact with each other. Some examples that I have is that starting high school, I saw that as an opportunity to make new friends and to be social, but I wasn't expecting anything in return from those people.
Therefore, manipulation can be the reason people interact but that is not always the case. Sometimes people may only interact with others because they want something from them.But there are also people who really want to interact and become friends with people and they don't want something from them.
Lianna Cortes
Period 2
I agree with the part about the homework!
Delete- Damaris Carrasco P2
Dear Lianna,
DeleteI like how you connected things with the quote given and gave some of your knowledge about manipulation.
- Crystal Coronel A/B2
Dear Lianna, I agree with you totally on the part about your homework too.
DeleteKelicia Daniel P3
Dear Reader
DeleteI totally agree with you because most people in high school that don't finish their homework use their friends for homework answers. It's not fair but that's just how some people are.
Tashianna Cannon
A/B3
Ms. Wright
I think manipulation plays a big role in social interaction within society. Especially in normal life and relationships, because some people just want to get something out of their partner and have a secret plan of their own in some cases. This is seen in reality and television, like murder stories where the spouse murders the other partner just to get their money and such. Which is why manipulation is usually seen in this kind of setting along with a friendship setting as well. Manipulation also differs and is also seen in education and business as well.
ReplyDeleteManipulation really doesn't play a big role in my life because there isn't a amount of situations it could be used in other than gaining a unfair advantage somehow by persuading others. Although I have seen it play out, with things like borrowing objects and making people do things that they shouldn't. This is mainly what happens in or around school during the day or before school with interaction between people. Some of my friends do use manipulation in some cases in order to try and get what they need like information and such. Which is how for example, a friend wanted to gain information by blackmailing someone else with information of their own.
This is mainly how manipulation plays a big role around the school and my life. I have been manipulated in some cases with bribery and such which plays out well for both parties, but I have to play a bigger part. For example, if my parents want me to walk the dog or do some extra work they tell me I will gain something in return for the extra work done. This is mainly how it plays out, out of school and in my house. Which is why manipulation is all around us. Even if you think it is not, it will usually be hidden from you one way or another. Which is why in the end you must think back and see if you have been manipulated, without really knowing
-Javier Pena, Period 2
I like the murder part ha
Delete- Damaris Carrasco P2
I like the murder part and how they manipulate the crime.
Delete- Angel Robles P3
Yes, very true. The murdering part is mostly seen on T.V but you'll be surprised by how many people actually do it.
DeleteJohann Garcia P3
Yes very true. Manipulation happens to a lot of girls these days guys are just dating to get something out of them .
DeleteAisha Qudus Pd3 Ms.Wright
I believe that Manipulation is sometimes at the core of our social interactions because some people dont just socialise just to be friendly. They must have a purpose. The person who manipulates must be targeting something because it must be a desire to be like them or it must be something that they don’t have and just want it so badly.An example would be is if you are the manipulator and you want something you must target the person you dont know and has something you want. The person approaches them to have a friendly conversation and speaks as if they knew each other.Then what happens is that once the manipulator get your hopes up and has what it wants it turns and walks away like nothing happen.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, not all social interactions have manipulation because there are people that just want to socialize to meet new people. If you have a crush for example. You are trying to get with that person but you are not manipulating them in order for them to accept who you are.You Just like that specific person and focus time and energy on them because some day you will be with them because of one simple interaction which then forms a relationship.Thats not manipulation it is dedication.
I have been the manipulator in a social interaction because once i tried talking to the new kid in our elementary school to stealing my phone back from the teachers desk.I have said that if he did not do it that he will not be cool,so the kid had gone to the desk of the teacher and noticed that my phone was on top of the desk. The kid grabbed it and had put it in his pocket and gave it to me at the end of the day,But some other student snitched that he had grabbed the phone and put it in his pocket and got into trouble for it. The kid did not say anything about me but i had manipulated someone to do my dirty work
Victor Figueroa
Period 2
Ms.wright
I agree with manipulation being a very common part of society and think your example with the kid in the class is a great example though.
Delete-Javier Pena, Period 2
well, manipulating is fun. Although is mean sometimes but its fun. Like this one time where I asked for some algebra homework, my worse subject, from my friend and at first he did not want me to copy BUT I offered him my social studies or english homework. He fell right away and gave it to me because those are his worse subjects he knew what I was doing to him but in the end he gave in and let me copy his homework.
ReplyDeleteManipulation is hard at first when you do it on purpose. Like everything in life you must practice it before you get really good at it. Sometimes you do it with out intentionally meaning it, but that's like human nature in my opinion. It happens. I kinda did practice too get good at it by starting with simple stuff like my homework. I get someone else's homework and in return I gave them mine. I then moved on to harder stuff with my parents. My dad bought himself a laptop and told me not to tell my mom, I told him to buy me clothes or a video game or I would tell. Of course I got what I wanted.
When I like a girl, I usually try to be funny. But sometimes it back fires because I notice myself trying to hard and that kills the whole thing. I try to be a good guy and be respectful around new people, girls especially, or my parent's friend. I get complimented by adults for my respectful manners but when it comes to girls I usually end up looking really dumb.. but that' life. I guess I have to manipulate more to get better at it.
Johann Garcia
P3
Ms.Wright
Yes Johann I totally agree with you manipulating people is very bad. You do it , but you don't even realize that your doing it at all.
DeleteAisha Qudus Pd3 Ms.Wright
I agree manipulating can be fun, but then again it's like you're using someone and some people don't like to be used.
DeleteAlexi De Jesus A/B2
I think that manipulating others is sometimes the core of our society. Some people like to take advantage of others and some people are taken advantage of. I personally have been taken advantage of a few times. Most times i know what the person wants and i help them because i want to be helpful. But there are occasions where i have been completely unaware of their manipulation.
ReplyDeleteI will admit i have manipulated my fair share of people and i fell bad for doing it, but people try to manipulate others in time of need or desperation. So sometimes i feel bad for the person and think if i were in that situation (which i have been in many times) what would i want the other person to do.
Overall I think that manipulation is sometimes the core of our society and people manipulate others in time desperation. But there are times where people just want to talk and not manipulate you. So manipulating others is sometimes the core of our society and sometimes people just want to talk to you.
-Angel Robles
Ms Wright P3
I believe desperation is also factor that plays well into manipulation of others as you have stated which is why I must agree its a core component of society.
Delete-Javier Pena, Period 2
Yes very true. People do use it to take advantage of people.
ReplyDeleteJohann Garcia
P3
I think that manipulation is sometimes part of our social interactions. Some people I know have done that a lot of times to others. There was this one kid that NEVER spoke to one of my friends and only when he needs homework he talks to her. I don't really like it when people do that because it just make's yourself or that person look like a fake. But, I have to admit that I have done it sometimes to my little brother and sister.
ReplyDeleteI once let my little brother do something he wasn't suppose to because then I would be able to use it against him when I want him to do something for me. I felt bad, but I still did it anyways. My older sister has done that to me. Like, sometimes I would tell her things I don't want my parents to know I did and she would use it against me when she wants something. So everyone does it, but it's not right.
Another example, I didn't even want to manipulate my little sister but I guess it just happens. I bought her something at the store and when I wanted her to do something for me I would tell her that since I bought her something she has to do something for me. She didn't do it anyways. But yeah. So manipulation is a part of our social interaction.
Isabel Arteaga
Period 3 Wright
I agree with that because most people use it to get something out of it.
Delete-Jacqueline Romero A3
Dear reader,
ReplyDeleteI say yes manipulation is the core of our social interaction because people try to take control in every conversation they might not try but still someone is being manipulated. I say yes this is true because someone in a conversation is always being demanded or taking control of an other words being manipulate. one example was when I was on the phone and this girl told me I better shut up but I didn't but during the conversation she thought she was in control.
I don't intentionally manipulate people but if I don't feel that something is right I tell the person that they can't do it because I feel some bad my happen it don't be intentionally though. I say yes its happening unintentionally because I don't be trying to manipulate someone it just happen I don't think no one has intention on manipulating someone.
My last conversation was with my sister at home and she was trying to demand me to watch the pizza because she didn't feel like watching it so she tried to take control of me but I didn't let her I told her she better not put it on then because I'm not listening to what she say. Another time when I felt I was being manipulated was when I was at home and my mom told me to go clean my room but I couldn't argue with her so I did it. so I say yes manipulating does happen in social interaction.
Cedric Mitchell A3/B3
Manipulation is when you use a person for something just because its benefitting you. I believe that this type of thing is really wrong in so many ways. I know that I have never manipulated a person in type of way that would hurt their feelings. But, I have manipulated a person. One example would be like I know that i don’t talk to this certain person , but I am talking to them now because i need help with my homework or test.
ReplyDeleteBut, I don’t manipulate people intentionally that would be wrong on so many different levels, But, one action of manipulation I have saw is with boys. They know that you like them so they might play with your feelings just to get their homework done. And then they might go back and tell their friends that they just using you they don’t even like you. They don’t know that that is called abusing a girl mentally and physically.
But, I don’t manipulate people that often because I know that I would be really upset and hurt. I wouldn’t like to find out that I was a just a stepping stool just so someone can reach the top of the mountain that’s just selfish.
Aisha Qudus Ms.Wright Pd3
I like how you put a an example of yourself. And I agree about how some people use people for homework answers.
DeleteLianna Cortes
Period 2
I agree that people just manipulate them because it benefits them.
Delete-Jacqueline Romero
I agree that manipulating only benefits the person who manipulates. Well if it used in the negative way. If people use it positively it will benefit both people.
DeleteStephanie Alcocer
Ms. Wright A/B3
Manipulation-
ReplyDeleteManipulation is either good or bad depending what someone is getting out of it. Which, I believe that manipulation is a core of our social interaction, because people may not notice but everyday they’re manipulating someone. Such as yesterday, my best friend who goes to Westinghouse and has all honor classes, I asked her to help me with my Algebra homework or I’ll get Lasalle. I don’t really know if thats really considered manipulating someone or not. I’m really not sure. I don’t think I manipulate people intentionally, if so it isn’t really a serious matter.
What I think counts as manipulation is really messes with someones mind, which you are controlling them, and they’re just going along with what you say, and not having a mind of their own. Such as you wanting to go to office hours, but you don’t want to go alone so you convince your friend to go with you, by getting them some reason why they should go. With that being said, I do think that that’s considered being manipulative, because you just convinced someone to do what you want.
As far as for me, I can’t really “rate” how good I am at manipulating people; because, I’m really not a manipulative person. But I do think I’ll be kind of good at getting someone to do what I want them to do. I guess you just have to have “ mind power” and really be a persuasive person to get someone to think like yourself and do what you want them to do.
Andrianna Mickey
Ms.Wright P3
English 1
I think that the idea of manipulation isn’t at the core of our social interaction because most of the time people socially interact just to hang out. Manipulation might be at the core of their social interaction because they might want other people to do stuff for them. People also socially interact because they want to have fun or gossip or other things. We all do sometimes manipulate other people to stuff for us or we socially interact to manipulate people to lend stuff. But there are a few people that take advantage of manipulation when they are socially interacting.
ReplyDeleteMost people socially interact because they want to hang out, like me. I have friends that socially interact with me to hang out and talk and have fun. But sometimes they do it so I can lend them some money and they never return it or they need help with homework. I sometimes socially interact with my friends to manipulate them to do stuff for me and let me borrow stuff. But I don’t always hang out with them to manipulate them. And sometimes there are people that socially interact just to manipulate.
There are some few people that socially interact with their family to manipulate them. My brothers always socially interact with me to try to manipulate me to do their homework. But I never do it for them because I know they just want to take advantage of me. I know some people that socially interact with other people just to manipulate them because they want to be in control. Most of those people are always in public areas like in the school, there are a lot of people manipulating people in school. So most of those reasons prove that manipulation isn’t in the core of our social interactions. ~yeshua chavez
I agree with the statement that you made that people do things to get stuff that they want from others and the most common thing they do to get it is through manipulation.
DeleteJesus Arreola
A3/B3
I don’t believe that manipulation is at the core of our social interaction to a certain extent because a lot of people like using other people to get things and a lot of people like doing things for others. I think that when someone manipulates another person, its because they want something right then and there and they can’t get it themselves. I think that usually teens and kids are good at manipulation because we are younger and we usually can’t get some things on our own so we manipulate to get what we want. Then there is people who don’t manipulate others and who really do what they feel is right, or they really need it not because they want something. Usually manipulation happens when someone wants something but they can’t have it. Its a necessity, it’s not what they need.
ReplyDeleteI usually don’t manipulate people I think I manipulate my family more than others because if I don’t know someone that well or they are not a family member I don’t like asking for things, or I don’t tell them that I want things. I would do that to my mom the most because I am more comfortable around her. I would probably manipulate my mom for the things that I want because I like them and I think it’s cool. Like I would manipulate my mom for things like clothes and nail polish because those are the things that i most enjoy having. I don’t manipulate a lot of people because I would not like it if someone says that I am using them because I don’t like to be used.
I sometimes think that people manipulate others intentionally because they know what they are doing, they are capable of doing a lot of things, and getting certain things on their own they just don’t want to do it themselves. I think that if someone was to manipulate someone it would be a wrong thing because not a lot of people like feeling used and they might not want to be around you because they don’t want to feel like they are pressured into doing something they don’t want to do.
Alexi De Jesus period A/B2
I personally do not think that everyone has social interaction just to manipulate other people. I say that it does happen but not everyone does it. When people do try it, it can maybe be for a good thing. However, it has been used in a dab way. Like Hitler, he manipulated a lot of people into believing what he believed about Jews and Gypsies. I have manipulated others to get something I did want, but it was never for something bad or such a big thing. I have done it just to get information of something or someone and I have used that information in a good way.
ReplyDeleteI also have been manipulated myself. I have been manipulated into thinking things that have changed my life greatly, specially after i found out. And sometimes it just for nothing bad just small things that do not really change anything. Sometimes those things can be good things and I might of never known. I think that as long as manipulation is not used in a bad way, to do good things, it is okay or just not used in any way at all.
I personally think I am okay at manipulating other people. It depends on what I want to get and on the person I am trying to manipulate. I might be able to manipulate people into telling me somethings, but to get them to do something is very different and I think that it is harder to do. Like when I am trying to manipulate my mom into letting me do something, it depends a lot on what I want her to let me do.
-Miguel FLores
I'm in the middle that people just talk or interact with other to get something out from them but them again I disagree. Sometimes people just want to talk to someone because they're bored or they have to tell them something. When I am at school in the morning I am doing homework and someone comes up to me and says, “hey help me with the homework”. That person talked to me to get the answers for his/her homework they are just using me.
ReplyDeleteBut also when I am doing my homework people come up and they just start to talk to me about random stuff. That is why I am in the middle because some people just come up to you just to get something out from you, but some other people just come up to you just to talk to you about something. Some other people also just talk to you so that you can do something for them.
I think that I do intentionally manipulate others. For example when I am at my house watching t.v on my coach and I want a drink or something I call my sister and tell her to bring a cup of soda and a bowl of pop. This was an example of talking to someone just to control them for something.Which is why I am in the middle where people talk to people just to manipulate them or to just talk to them.
Andres Barajas
A2/B2
I like how you are saying how you really feel, and i do agree that at some point manipulation is use for some negative events where as some times it just to cause no harm to someone, so i really like how you included that in your text.
DeleteTyra Williams
A/B3
Ms.Wright
Dear Reader,
ReplyDeleteManipulation is the core of our social interaction. And I think that some people do manipulate their friends or family just to get something or have them do something for them. Because either he/she is too lazy to do it or just want answers to an homework assignment. Which isn't good because you might start to talk to that person just to get something from them and then that person might feel as if you want to be there friend and such, so they try to talk to you or hang around with you even though you pretty much used them for something that you needed. Then when you tell that person the truth, things might not end well with that person.
So one day in 7th grade there was this girl in my class that manipulated me. She was like the new kid in the school, and so I didn't really know her too well but I thought she would of been a nice friend. Until one day when we were going to math class and she didn't understand the assignment given the day before. So she came up to me acting as if we were friends and such even though we weren't. Then she got to the point on why she came up to me, which was to copy my homework. I just looked at her, like this is the only reason why you came up to me. But I didn’t give her my homework because she should of done her assignment or asked the teacher for help if she needed it.
So manipulation is sometimes a big deal for some people because they think they could get there way or anything that they want. And have other people do it for them which would lead for that person to not being able to do anything later in that persons life. So by people manipulating other people isn’t good for the other person because you're just getting their hopes up and just smashing them right in there face. Manipulation is the core of our social interaction.
- Crystal Coronel A/B2
Ricardo Velez A/B2
DeleteI agree with you about the people thinking that they can get whatever they want and that manipulation is the core of our social interaction.
I agree with your explanation about manipulation and examples.
Delete- Rogelio Aguirre P3
I agree with you on once the person finds out things wont be the same. There's just those times when you past the line of comfort and can eventually destroy one's inner mindset and self.
Delete-Angela Viruena A/B3
Ricardo Velez
ReplyDeleteMs. Wright
English 1
Dear Reader,
Manipulation is when someone takes advantage of someone just to get what they want. I think manipulation is in the core of social interactions. Many people manipulate each other to get something from them or to get them think good of you. Manipulation happens a lot, mostly half of the people I know and talk to manipulate other people. I have even manipulated someone and I did not feel good after. It is not good to manipulate someone.
Some examples of manipulation can be when people are trying to get some information that they do not know and when someone is trying to make you think that they are funny or make you think different of them. Manipulation can be in many things like movies, books, and even songs. Some people talk to others just manipulate them and thats all they person talks about. People manipulate others intentionally most of the time because thats all they can do in a conversation.
Everyone manipulates someone because if you want to know something that you do not know yet it will bother you the entire time you are talking to that person. I have been manipulated before, many times actually and after the person asked me a question I thought about how they just used me. Manipulation is not a good thing to do, so don’t do it.
I agree with what you are saying what manipulation is, i really do like the examples you gave throughout the paragraphs.
DeleteTyra Williams
A/B3
Ms.Wright
I agree when you say that people use you for information, or homework because that happens everyday in life. You never know when your getting manipulated until you actually pay close attention.
DeleteTashianna Cannon
A/B3 Ms. Wright
I agree with what you said that manipulation is wrong. And I can relate to you because I have been manipulated too, and it doesn't feel good.
DeleteDestiny Marcos
Ms.Wright
A/B3
I agree with the fact that people do manipulate others to get what they want I also think what you said about people manipulating each other intentionally when they are in a conversation is a true statement in my opinion.
DeleteJesus Arreola
A3/B3
I agree that people talk to other because they want to know gossip. I know that that is a reason why some people talk to me. This generation can be so nosy. Many people including me, sometimes, want to know the gossip, so we manipulate others. I also agree that afterwards it makes me bad.
DeleteStephanie Alcocer
Ms. Wright A/B3
I agree a lot people use others to get what they want.
ReplyDeleteEdwin Hernandez
Ms Wright
Period 2
I think that manipulation is the core of our social interaction because its used all the time and i see it most of the time from friends. they would want me to do something and i would fall for it and do something that would get me into trouble. people mostly manipulate others so that they could get something done that they didn't want to do and they convince others to do it for them.
ReplyDeleteMy last interaction with someone that i manipulated was my brother, i always convince him to throw away the trash or other things because i just didn't feel like doing them. i mostly want my brother to think that i am going to do something later for him which i sometimes don't. because he will think that i will do him back a favor so he does what i tell him, which is mean but he does it to me and it annoys me.
manipulating people isnt a good thing i believe because it could get people in trouble depending on the situation or you could lose a friend or a relationship with that person. and you wouldn't want that because you would hate to lose that relationship. just because you wanted them to do something for you, its not worth it i say. Brandon Camarillo/ A2/Wright
I believe that manipulation is almost always the core of our social interactions. Almost everyone in the world try to change people to be someone they aren’t. This process mostly happens to teenagers because they want to fit in, and our willing to do anything it takes.
ReplyDeleteI have been a target in manipulation . Sometimes people only want to talk to me because of my looks, I do my homework all the time, or just because they friends aren't there to talk to them. BUt thats only in school, and I don't need to have friends in high school. I have my real friends outside of school who don't want to change me, and like me just the way I am.
In conclusion, this quote focuses on what life really is all about. people try to change people so they can be like them.
-Samariah Pantojas
P3
Ms.Wright
I think manipulation has major effects on everyone's lifestyle. I think the idea manipulation is at core of our social interaction is telling how most people today take advantage for their on sake, to get what they want. Yes I do think this is true because a lot of teens today have friends that they use for rides to school or to go somewhere. I have 2 example of a time I experienced this. One example was last year when I was in 8 grade I was the new kid their, but the first week I met this girl name Narya who I picked up everyday from her house and dropped her off. At first we were like best friends, but then one day I overheard her telling someone you see that girl Tashianna, I live next door to my mom is real cool with her but my mom is using her mom to take me to school since we don't have a car. I'm just pretending to be her best friend I don't even like her. No I do not manipulate others intentionally because I don't ask for anything I mostly keep to myself. It's not happening unintentionally because my former best friend used me just for a ride to school.
ReplyDeleteYes somehow I was being manipulated because I was taken advantage of by someone I trusted. No I was not trying to manipulate them because because I tried to help them out by taking them to school every-day. No not to me it was me trying to be funny because I just wanted a best friend to hang with but some just took my kindness for granted. To me it does count as manipulation because it was me doing a favor for someone I just met and them taking full advantage of me as just using me for a ride to school everyday.
I would honestly say I am not good at manipulating others because I don't try to do that at all. The purpose in doing that will lead to dishonest and for you just wanting something that benefits you. I think it's unfair that anyone should be taken advantage of because in a way you are yourself and if they want too many favors from you or want you to do everything for them their only taking advantage of you then moving on once they realize you've caught on to their game.
Tashianna Cannon
A/B3 Ms. Wright
I believe that this quote isn't true. Not all people are like this. I know some people especially in high school will use others just for homework, test, or even getting out of trouble, but we all have to realize that not all of it is a bad thing. I personally have manipulated others but it was for a good cause. I would never just take advantage of someone for my own good because it is just a sign that you are disrespectful and too full of yourself to do it on your own. The first time I ever used someone for a bad reason was because I really didn’t want to take a test in 6th grade, and I was so tired. I asked this girl to sit by me because she was really smart and passed all of her test. When it was time to take the test I made sure I could see her paper and I copied her whole test. When we got the past back I saw that I had passed with a 100%, none of the questions were wrong, but after I never talked to the girl again.
ReplyDeleteHowever, it was unintentional because it wasn’t like I just woke up in the morning and said that I was going to cheat off of her, but when was in school I was already tired and when I got to 5 period I was even tired. I had forgotten all about the test until one of my friends reminded me about it. In my past few interactions with my friends I had never thought about trying to manipulate them. I am always being myself wherever I go just because I wouldn’t change who I am for any one.
Therefore, It doesn’t count as a form of manipulation because I was just being myself. I am not good at all with manipulating others into getting what I want or getting them to think what I want them to think. Everyone has their own mind and could do whatever they want, but me personally I think that just because some people could and would fall for anything someone says to them, that person has their own mind and thinks differently from everyone else around them. Nonetheless, I don’t think that manipulation is the core value of ones social interaction.
Khristin Williams
A3,B3
Ms. Wright
I really like that you were completely honest throughout your entire article.
DeleteDestiny Marcos
Ms.Wright
A/B3
-Ian Sample-B3
ReplyDeleteI think manipulation plays one of the major roles in society interaction within society. There seen in real life and television, like murder, and theft where the spouse murders the other partner just to get their money and such. Which is why manipulation is usually seen in this kind of setting along with a friendship setting as well. Manipulation also differs and is also seen in education and business as well. It like someone is trying to cheat on an important test or to steal something from a another student or teacher.
Manipulation really does ,kind of,play a big role in some people’s life because there isn't a certain amount of situations that could be used in other than gaining an unfair advantage somehow by persuading others. Although I have seen it play out before like borrowing objects and making people do things that they shouldn't. This mainly happens during the before school or afterschool with interactions between people. Some of my friends do use manipulation in some cases in order to try and get what they need like information to finish a homework or project that were having at school. Which is how for example, a friend told a person that if they didn’t help them then they would tell their secrets about something they did , and they would go tell the staff about it
That’s how manipulation mainly plays a big role around the school and society. I have been manipulated in some cases with bribery and such which plays out well for both parties, but I have to play a bigger part. For example, if my parents want me to clean the car or do some extra work they tell me I will gain something in return for the extra work done. Even if you think it is not, it will usually be hidden from you one way or another. Which is why in the end you must think back and see if you have been manipulated, without really knowing it has happened.
Ian sample, P3
I think/believe that a majority of the time we don't know and or believe that we are manipulating someone into doing or thinking something that you want them to I strongly agree that we do manipulate people in some sense because we kind of gain their respect and then expect something from them at times which in some way seems like manipulation therefore thats why I believe that we do manipulate others and not realize.
ReplyDeleteI don't agree that manipulation is at the core of our social interaction because we some people are not exactly manipulative at all and some are I believe that me myself do manipulate others not intentionally because I may be manipulating someone to do something and not really knowing why I might be saying to them.
My last interactions that i had with people i do believe that i did manipulate the them to some extent but i was not purposefully doing it i didn't know that i was manipulating them. I believe that in my past that i did try to manipulate someone intentionally to get something that i wanted.
Jesus/Arreola A3/B3
Dear reader,
ReplyDeleteManipulation is when someone or a group of people use different strategies of persuasion to convince others on something that they want or need. It can be used either for good or for bad reasons. But, unfortunately, it is mostly used for bad reasons.
To be honest, I actually do believe that manipulation is the core of our society. I believe this because everything that society does, influences everybody in some way. The media is the main thing that has the power to manipulate people so quickly. If you think about it, it's kind of crazy how fast things spread over the internet and how quickly people react to it or copy it.
I am going to be very honest and say that I am actually very good at manipulating people. Sometimes I don't even realize that I'm doing it. I don't do it often, I only do it when I have to. It's not like I do it for a bad purpose because that would be completely bogus to the other person. I don't want to take advantage of anyone because that is just completely rude.
Yours Truly,
Destiny Marcos
Ms.Wright A/B3
Dear reader,
ReplyDeleteI believe that manipulation is part of our social interactions because everybody uses it to get what they want from other people. I mostly see manipulation from friends. Also, I mostly see it from school. For example, there is a trouble maker and he wants to steal a new phone that this kid has, so he "bonds" with someone else, making him his friend. Then he uses that kid to steal the phone so so the trouble maker won't get in trouble. That is manipulation, the trouble maker got what he want without getting in trouble using someone else.
I sometimes use manipulation at home. One time, I promised my sister that I will take pictures with her if she plays video games with me. My sister does the same to me, but it's the opposite. Also, manipulation happens around friendships too. For example, there are 4 adults that are friends and one of them wants to rob a bank. That person convinces his friends to join him by manipulating them by saying they were friends, they known each other for a long time, blah blah blah. Then the four of them rob a bank because of that one friend.
Overall, manipulation happens everywhere in our social interactions. It can happen for many reasons and ways such as wanting something, dirty work, friendships, getting an idea, getting classified information or secrets, crime, e.t.c. Manipulation can be a bad thing and a good thing. It happens between friends and people. It happens in social networks or other ideas. Also, It happens around the world. In conclusion, Manipulation happens to everyone in our social interactions.
- Rogelio Aguirre P3
I believe that most of the time manipulating is the reason of why people interact with each other. People use manipulation all the time and in different ways. Manipulation has happened to everyone, and it has affected them in multiple ways. People always see manipulation as a bad thing. In some cases, it’s not.
ReplyDeleteWhen you hear the word manipulation, you most likely think of something negative. You may think of controlling someone, using someone, or messing with someone. Manipulation means to get something from someone or to control someone, which is the negative thought. An example of a negative manipulation is when people talk to you to get gossip out of you. Also, when people use you to get to other people. There are still many other ways that manipulation is used in negative ways.
On the other hand, there are positive ways that manipulation is being used. For example, people use manipulation to talk to each other to get friendship. Seeking for friendship is something a lot of people want. Like I said before, manipulation is used to get something. Since we want to get friendship from others, we manipulate them to get friendship. Manipulate sounds so negative because we make it negative. If we start using it as a positive way, there won’t be a lot of negativity for the word manipulate. The main point is that manipulation is used to talk to others in positive and negative ways.
Stephanie Alcocer
Ms.Wright A/B3
I disagree with this quote because only some people think about manipulation all the time and how it will benefit them, but not everybody manipulates other people. Some people can be manipulated by others but that doesn't mean that they also manipulate other people. Manipulation isn't the core of our social interactions because everybody in this world is different and not everybody acts nor reacts the same way as others do.
ReplyDeleteI sometimes do manipulate others intentionally because it just benefits me and I'm a really hard head person. I don't like to listen and I when I want something I do everything possible to get it, I never give up easily on anything without a fight. For example, I really wanted to go to the movies on Friday with my friends, but I did something bad three days ago. On Thursday I was helping my dad do everything possible. I helped clean the house, I helped him cook for me and my brothers, I was being super nice to him and just giving him every way possible to think of letting me go to the movies Friday. It turned out that he did let me go, he said because I was being good the day before but that's just because I wanted to go out. I guess you can say I'm pretty good at manipulating people into getting what I want. I've done many more manipulations with my mom, dad, and family members but that's just one example.
I don't think I have ever been manipulated before not that i know of any stories of someone manipulating me. But this one time some guy always asked my friend for her homework just for his benefit because he never wanted to do it or he was just too lazy to complete the assignment. He never even talked to her only when he needed something, the crazy part of it all is that she liked him. That's the only reason why she gave it to him because he was making her think he liked her but he didn't. He manipulated her into thinking all those things just to get her homework and get a good grade in that class. I tried telling her but she wouldn't listen. I don't think manipulation is the core of our social interactions because only some people, not all people manipulate.
Priscilla Acosta P3
I believe manipulation is sometime at the core of our life because people enjoy doing it or warns their friends by doing a different thing. Sometimes manipulation can help you get a person somewhere if you are throwing a surprise party. Some of the times it can be bad because somebody can steal or harm you in a wrong way that you would regret saying yes to everything. It all depends on the people that manipulates you and encourage you to do something that you may or may not want to do.
ReplyDeleteSome friends think if they try to manipulate you would become like them or get rid of everything you have because they are trying to get in your head. Your friend can help you in getting yourself out of trouble because that might happen to them or they know that they are wrong people to hang around with. You may think they are not doing anything to you because you got use to being around them and agree or disagree. The people that are around you see that you are being manipulated, which they try to tell you but you just ignore them. Sometimes people would do harm to you and or not but you have to check your surrounding before you say yes or no.
I would also manipulate people for good things, but if I am with my family like my sisters and parents out shopping then we would manipulate them to get it for us. I would do to my mom mostly because I know she can always say yes, but when she knows that I am manipulating her she would say and tell me what is important to buy. When my friends ask me to come out and hang out then I would beg my mom, but she would always say no until it is that day and then she would say okay and let me go. Sometimes you would know when you are manipulating somebody, but sometimes you will not because you try to warn them or help them it all depends who you are and if they can trust you.
Kassandra Munoz
A2/B2
Ms. Wright
I like how you said that manipulating people is the core of people life. I also like your examples and details that you wrote. I also like the way you said why you manipulate people.
DeleteGloria Arroyo A3/B3
Dear, Reader
ReplyDeleteI believe that the statement “ manipulation is at the core of our social interactions” -The Final Empire because some people do use people to get things out of other people. Some kids and adults want to have control of their friends because they love to be incontrol. Some people do use their friends because they want to get information on something like another friend of theirs. I believe that I don’t manipulate anyone ,but sometimes you would never know if you are doing it or not. I don’t manipulate no intentional because I don’t want to gets facts from someone then tell that person if they wanted them to know then they would tell it themselves. Somehow people do manipulate in some way because it ends up slipping out ,but I wouldn’t lie and I have manipulated people so they could tell me what I wanted to know in the past I learned that was wrong so I had stopped.
I believe that everyone was manipulated in some way.Some people at my old school would go to everyone to get their information from someone. I have been manipulated because people would ask about something and then the stopped talking to me for a while then we talked again, that was after she got some details on something from me. Everyone has their own way to manipulate ,for me I believe it’s being funny and interesting in some way. Everybody tries to be funny or interesting to people so they could get some ideas on what they want.
So I do believe that people do manipulate their friends when they want something because when some who hasn’t talked to you in a while and they heard that you know something that want to know then they come crawling to you so they can get that information. In some why you are being manipulated but you don’t know how. Whenever you are talking about something that you know and that what you friend wanted you to talk about you are maybe being manipulated.Yes, I believe that people are using other people for what they need then you wouldn’t hear from them for like a while. Some people are being manipulated and they don’t even know it.
Victoria Sutor
Period 2
Ms. Wright
Dear Reader,
DeleteI agree with your statement that says, "some people only manipulate people because they want to be in control.". This statement really defines what this quote really means.
-Samariah Pantojas
Ms.Wright
P3
I also like your examples and details that you wrote. I also like the way you said why you manipulate people.I also like how you started with saying what manipulation means.
DeleteGloria Arroyo A3/B3
Almost everyone in the world had manipulate someone in their lives. The people who do manipulate would sometimes more often would get something good out of it. I do agree that sometimes manipulating people is an okay thing to do, because you know that you’re going to get something that you wanted in return. I have to admit I done this couple of times to my family.
ReplyDeleteFor example, I always manipulate my brother to do things for me. What I do is be nice to him and give him what he wants. I know that right now he is the only one enjoying this. But what he wants are small things. Like toys, water, and video games. But when it’s time I tell him nicely to do my chores. and he does do it for me. so I am getting something good out of it.
There are some good things about manipulating someone. Some people are manipulating someone and both people are getting something good out of it. Some people both get friendship. Thats a good thing that they are getting a friend. This doesn’t involved only one person getting something out of it. This can happen to anyone. And I see it happening almost everyday.
Gloria Arroyo A3/B3
Dear guys and gals,
ReplyDeleteWhat does manipulation really mean? Its basically convincing people if they can do something for you such as being their friend, but to get a benefit. To be honest I do manipulate people sometimes although there real close friends. But in somebodys lifetime there may be that one time that you manipulate so you can get something out of it.
For example, around 3 years ago when I was in 6th grade I manipulate my cousin Alyssa. She is 9 months younger than me, so she was in 5th grade at that time. One humid summer day my classmates invited me for a movie play date at one of the girls house for her birthday, but my mom didn’t let me go. My mom went to work and wasn’t planning to come back until later in the night. I told Alyssa she better not say anything if not I tell her parents that I saw her and the next door neighbor kissing in the alley.
Sometimes manipulation can be use as a good thing. For example, teachers. They try to make you do your homework although you would still get La’salle, but that its for your grade and basically your own good. Although, manipulation can cross that line of comfort and be cruel.
-Angela Viruena
A/B3
Dear Reader,
DeleteYour article is hilarious, but trure. People in the world tend to manipulate people just so they can get something out of it.
-Samariah Pantojas
Ms.Wright
P3
*true*
Delete-Samariah Pantojas
Manipulation is having control over something or someone. Its not good to manipulate someone but many find the joy over it. Many find amazing ways to make someone do things for them or the other person just doing it to stop them from been so annoying. Majority of people don’t know they are been manipulated and possibly not even the person that’s doing it knows. So many things are played when you manipulate someone but either don’t care or just doesn’t see what they're actually doing. Influence isn’t the same as manipulating because its giving you suggestions rather than making you do the suggestions, but not many know the difference between the two. Point is that manipulating has many roles to it, some making sure the other person gets what it wants, the person manipulating someone through a different method and lastly not knowing what you’re doing.
ReplyDeleteManipulation is something many people use to get what they want, such as homework, money, sometimes even a person they really like. Its sometimes insane how far someone goes to just get what they want. Some people use many different methods when they manipulate others. They usually never use the same method as others do or even use any at all, all they do is to ask for a favor or to do them a solid. Even if people do manipulate, half of them don’t even know about it. Whenever they ask for a favor or help, they mean it sincerely, never in a manipulating way or having another reason in their minds. Others like to help and may be ask more than once but are willing to do it without the need of manipulation or even anything to do with it.
People don’t like manipulating others but do it without them realizing it or using a different method. Others don’t even know about it and still do it one way or the other. Those with a purpose of manipulating someone use many ways and do many things to just get what they want or who they want. Some may manipulate an answer or a homework from someone through force, reward, or favor. Others tend to do it more lively and many just not wanting to fed up with them just gives it to them right on. So many things are played when it comes to manipulation, some things not even connecting to the other. Manipulating is forcing or getting someone to do something you want, almost like a favor if not an order. There’s always a reason why they do it but usually never. So manipulating someone isn’t the same as everything else is, there’s always different things played when it comes to manipulating people, many realize it others don’t even know they do it in their daily lives.
Helen Hernandez
A2/B2
I agree manipulation is all about control over some one.
DeleteIliana Barcenas
Wright
A2B2
ReplyDeleteI don’t believe that manipulation is at the core of our social interactions because everyone doesn't need something from everyone they talk to,they just want to talk to them because they want to talk to them. Many people manipulate other for more or less selfish reasons that they need to manipulate people just so that they can get whatever they want in life,so that they can get ahead in something. If people want to get help from someone and/or the or person wants to do out of kindness without wanting anything in return then there's no manipulation.Manipulation is not needed for everyone to get ahead,they just get to where they are going by moving steady and do the task that they have ahead of them.
I can not recall a time when i manipulated someone i know because if i ask them for a favor because i need it and they don’t want to do I just try my best to get through it myself as best
as i can. Being manipulative is not part of my nature I would weather be upfront about my intentions are rather than try and get people to do what i want by tricking them.
I have been manipulated a few times. I’ve been manipulated by my siblings. the would try to use reverse phycology on me to get to do things like fix the t.v if it is broken or something or help them solve a math problem. they would say oh you maybe couldn't do it any way.In the end this should prove that not everyone needs or wants to manipulate everyone that is around them they sometimes just want to be nice.
Alexis plummer
a/b3
I would have to disagree with the statement I don't think the manipulation is the core of our human social interactions, because just because we talk to some one and ask them for help does not always mean that it is something in it for us. I think that when we talk to a person in some cases it is for a good reason but it is true that it is not always that case we may sometimes be in it just to get something out of that person. At the end of it all we may use manipulation to get a positive outcome to get what we need to know to help others who may be in a situation.
ReplyDeleteI do think that we may use manipulation to get what we want for example if we only talk to a person for a view days because you know they are the type who always does their homework and that was the week you decided you would just use their so you trick them into think that out of doing this they would get a friendship as the outcome but that's no that case in that matter, and so once you get the information you need that was when the communication stopped because it was when you got something and that person ending on up with nothing.
When It comes to it, it is all up to how manipulation is used because I can have a positive and or a negative outcome. But no I do no still in any way think that manipulation is the core of how we interact with people but it is played a huge part in some peoples life's to get what they want.
Tyra Williams
A/B3
Ms.Wright
I agree manipulation isn't really part of the. Ore
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The idea of manipulation is that its involved in social interactions everywhere and there are people that take advantage of being able to interact with people over social media and just be meeting them face to face. I do believe that its true because a lot of people do things that other people don’t notice and that can be manipulation in a way that isn’t noticeable. Not a lot of people are aware that they are being manipulated. Just by talking to them they think that they're having a normal conversation but instead they're being manipulated by the person that is trying to talk to them. It doesn't take much effort to manipulate a person and get them to do what you want.
I believe that manipulation is at the core of our social interactions. Because a lot of people don't know whether they are being talked to like a normal person or manipulated. I was once manipulated by someone because they asked me to help them with their homework but instead I was ended up giving the person the answers to the homework. I sometimes manipulate people intentionally because sometimes I feel that they should do things I want to do. Sometimes it is unintentionally and I don't even realize that I'm currently doing it.
I want specifically manipulated my best friends to let me use her uniform shorts for PE because I did not have mine. I am very good at manipulating people. I find it very easy to get people to do what I want because I'm very persuasive and very careful with my choice of words. when I manipulate someone and have them think about some things and make them think about another persons feelings and end up going the way I want to. they said only believe that what I'm saying is true they should listen to me more often because my choice of words are very persuasive. So yes I believe I'm very good at it.
Iliana BARCENAS Wright
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