• gustofwind@lemmy.world
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    7 hours ago

    Charm is more basic like the ability to navigate social situations to please others

    Charisma is the confidence and ability to inspire people

    Evil people can be charismatic and they make dangerous leaders but regular conmen are simply charming

    • Almacca@aussie.zone
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      4 hours ago

      I guess at this point we’re just quibbling over semantics. Merriam Webster defines charisma as a synonym of charm. :shrug: I just naturally get suspicious of such people when they want something from me, especially my vote.