text: Lastly, to make sure that the first person is trustworthy. People can be unreliable for numerous reasons. For instance, Generic_Name and Generic_Name going up for the same promotion. Generic_Name asks Generic_Name for advice to get the promotion. Generic_Name could sabatage him so he gets the promotion. If multiple people say the same advice as Generic_Name time and time again, then Generic_Name is probably trying to help him get it. Having lots of people tell you advice is a great way to cofirm your first opinion.