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What is someone called if they hide their skills/abilities in order to gain a later advantage?
Other than the obvious “hustler” slang term, I think there was a more formal name for someone who demonstrates this. It may be a philosophical/psychological term for one’s role.
I’m interested in learning about those who have adopted this strategy, so any insight is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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sand bagging is the term… aka–holding out. It is done so that the opponent builds confidence and a sand bagger takes advantage the moment his opponent gets too confident. I can see why some would call it passive aggressive because a sand bagger has to be passive and then suddenly aggressive. It is a strategy for winning. The psychology behind sandbagging is to lay low, appear ignorant and then at the most opportune time, out of nowhere (cause no one is paying attention to you) BAM! you win. Element of surprise … bottom line.
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The person is being secretive with an ulterior motive… said the spider to the fly. It’s game-playing, or role-playing.
I’ve usually been plainly somewhat idiotic, with moments of lucidity; so I can’t say whether it’s a game or not. It feels real to me, and I sure do make a lot of mistakes, I can say that alright! It’s the lucid moments that take people (and me) by surprise…
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A manipulator. A strategist? A scam artist (you can put an e on the end of artist to make it sound more formal).
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I believe the term you seek is President Bush Jnr …
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The word that comes to mind is “ringer”, but it does not sound formal and I don’t know how its usage came about…
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That’s called a fiancee.
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It’s called sand bagging. Never let anyone know how much you know.
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I think that’s called passive/aggressive
I’m not certain, but that’s my best guess.
Good luck
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Ace in the hole. Or a schill.
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