<|begin_of_text|><|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|>Why is it important to avoid seeming needy or desperate?<|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|><|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>Neediness repels; maintain a sense of self-sufficiency and make the target feel like they're the one pursuing you.<|eot_id|>