People always want to learn from me, how can I stop people using me for knowledge?

[Anonymous]

I don’t mind sharing my knowledge with genuine people, but I get a lot of people who aren’t genuine just wanting to use me for their own learning. How do I stop the disgenuine people using me?

[Oliverlogan263]

Ugh girl, I feel your struggle! Some people are always looking for a free ride. Here's some things that have helped me:

- Be more selective about who you offer advice to at first. Meetcoffee dates to feel them out. Any red flags, peace out!

- Don't give everything away for free. If they wanna pick your brain long term, suggest helping in exchange for favors too so it's mutually beneficial.

- Be vague about specifics sometimes. "Here's the general idea, but you'll have to do your own research to apply it." Leaves less for them to copy.

- Ask more questions back. Get them talking too so it's a two-way exchange, not just them mining you for info.

- Set boundaries! It's ok to tell casual acquaintances you're busy if they always hit you up for homework help.

- Trust your gut. If someone gives off "mooch" vibes, hold back until they prove themselves. We've all been played before sis!

You get smarter about spotting users over time. Don't be afraid to casually cut people off if they're taking advantage - you teach best when you're helping people who appreciate you!

[StarWarGirl]

Simply don't share your knowledge with them, if they ask try to ignore it or give answer like joke or some kind of unbelievable things or simply what is answer but not actually a answer.

For example if someone asked that How your cake is so tasty or so perfectly baked?

And you don't want to answer them.

Simply say, I don't know it simply happen. If ask again why it doesn't happen mine then say that I don't know. (Don't tell your actual knowledge your actual tricks your actual secret recipe or ingredients

Or say that, By luck or God did or angel did

Or say that old times one fortune teller told or card reader told that my fortune has something special that i will always cook perfect. I don't know why it happens so inspite of me doing everything as others do.

Or you can tell lie like, it's my secret that I use one drop gasoline in it, you would not believe it, when i have read i also didn't believe but when I tried it actually worked.

Or say "because I'm me not you"

Whatever, say anything and if ask more questions say i don't have time or you change the topic.

Unless you don't share your knowledge no can have it from you.

[DreamCrescent]

good answer

[rosemilk]

say that you're unavailable or you suddenly have to take a call and leave.

[Anonymous]

What are you losing in the deal? I don't know about you but I like helping others where I can.

[laly520]

u can set limits