Ungrateful Entourage

To remain relevant and in the loop, one has to do much work in keeping up with one’s public relations. In other words, one has to continually meet new personalities, establish ties, and develop the relationship, as new acquaintances might be helpful in the future. Such help may be in the form of investments in business and even in love. However, expanding one’s network is a very basic reason for being chummy with others.

Over the years, Smart Insider (SI) has managed to wheedle her way into a few elite and influential circles in the entertainment industry. Prior to becoming a popular name behind the scenes, SI had already achieved much in another field that is not centered on showbiz. Thus, she started to become popular when her name became connected with celebrities.

With her initial connections putting a good word or two for her work, SI built on this platform and slowly made sure she was on top of her field. Gaining positive approval corresponded to making her reputation. Correspondingly, SI could talk to and convince anyone that she would always be a good choice as far as her field is concerned.

Unwittingly, Non-showbiz Businessman (NB) became convinced that SI seems to be a good person to deal with. SI would often talk to NB, which made him comfortable whenever she was around. One time, NB invited SI to have lunch with him. NB was shocked when SI arrived, as she came to their meeting with several friends. Friends have to be fed, and so the entourage ordered food. They ordered a bit more than expected. As he was the one who set the invitation to SI, NB had to foot the bill as well. While money is not a big thing for NB, what was bothersome was, that after lunch, the friends left without even saying a simple thank you. Sadly, the attitude of her friends reflected on SI.

‘It's joyful to give. But for people who want to take advantage of you, you're kind of an easy mark.’ - Larry King

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