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'To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made All things to all men, that I might by all means save some.' - Corinthians 9:22

According to thefreedictionary.com, being all things to all men means 'to try to please everyone, even when it is impossible to do this.' I find that in the Jamaican society, it is becoming increasingly important for people to learn this skill in order to move ahead or avoid being taken advantage of. Examples of persons who were required to become 'all things to all men':

1. Jesus Christ - in His quest to save souls, Jesus had to become all things to all men so that many would identify with him, thereby accepting how a Godly life could be beneficial. This is actually where the phrase was coined.
2. Richard III - in order to sow seeds of discord, Richard had to become all things to all men so that people would trust him, according to Shakespeare's depiction of the War of the Roses in the play Richard III.
3. Politicians - this one is pretty obvious.

I wonder: how easy is this skill to acquire? Is it easier for some people to display chameleon traits more than others? And, does it really serve a worthwhile purpose?