Having hidden agendas
The old adage still holds firm; you get more bees with honey than with vinegar. However, in some places in Africa, flattery can be used as a manipulative tool to secure money, expensive gadgets or a comfortable lifestyle.
It is not uncommon for some to lie, steal and cheat others just to gain their heart’s desire to the detriment of others and the society at large.
What happened to being your brother’s keeper?