these things can be useful for people maybe with lower social intelligence

Damn, @nemo roasting people again

I think it was interesting to see this detailed approach but yes, the balance between being sincere and using approaches like this may be non-obvious

Yep! just be yourself, the best strategy long-term.

I think that's part of the reasons why I prefer hanging around techies, they are generally more honest. I used to be surrounded by finance people who were so good at talking.! but you know they are mostly empty talking.