<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
I've heard of a technique, used by an author who calls himself “The Pickup Artist”? He talks about a technique psychologically called “Negging” have you heard of it?
<|assistant|>
Yes, I have heard of "Negging". It is a technique often used by the “Pickup Artist” to make someone feel attracted to them by playing down flirtatious comments or compliments. According to this technique, compliments are often mixed with criticism or insults so that the other person is less defensive, making it easier to approach them. This may also make them more interested in the person speaking since they feel as if they aren't being praised in the traditional sense. It has been used in sales, romance and even in the dating sphere in order to make someone feel more attainable.  As it is not a traditionally accepted approach, people are skeptical of its effectiveness and it may result in a negative response from those targeted. Nevertheless, it is a technique that is widely discussed in both literature and online conversations.