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Communication & Cognition
The Dilemma of the People-Pleasing Chameleon
Santiago Delboy
22 April 2025
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When people seek validation, it often leads to changing themselves to fit others’ expectations. More often than not, this leads to a loss of authenticity. This ‘people-pleasing’ often comes from a deep fear of rejection.
READ: The Dilemma of the People-Pleasing Chameleon
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