RE: Is Seeking Connection a Glorified Form of Ass-Licking?

Exactly, you're correct. Adding value is how people can actually build the connection they have, if not, no one wants to be indebted to someone who they cannot extract value from.

The bank lady got a good commission from my stupid financial decision but in turn she did me favours over the years and somehow this has paid off in many ways for me.

Thanks for the curation.