Explain the difference between persuasion and manipulation.

When thinking about the difference between persuasion and manipulation, it’s good to first realize that they both have a similar outcome, generally—to get one to act or think a certain way.  However, it’s the means to this outcome and rationale that give these two words different meanings.  Persuasion is more of a neutral word where one is moved to act or believe based upon reasons/arguments.  Manipulation, however, has more of a negative connotation where action is brought about by devious means that can be considered to be to another’s advantage.

Persuasion is an act of influencing someone else to lead him in a certain direction and Manipulation is the act of taking advantage of the gullibility of others and deceiving them to agree to your point of view.

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