The closest word I can think of is a sycophant but that’s too strong word and not exactly what I’m looking for. The word I’m thinking of has negative connotations and it’s for someone who is friends with different groups but only at a superficial level and isn’t necessarily honest about who all they’re friends with. This person would be seen as untrustworthy.

  • @Identity3000@lemmy.world
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    89 months ago

    What about a “social climber”? Someone whose friendships are based on calculations about who can help them succeed in other ways?