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When it comes to getting ahead, experts say, the ABCs of business should include a P, for politics, as in office politics. Dale Carnegie (36)________as much more than 50 years ago: Hard work alone doesn’’t (37)________career advancement. You have to be able to sell yourself and your ideas, both publicly and behind the scenes. Yet, despite the obvious (38)________of engaging in office politics, a better job, a raise, praise, many people are still unable or (39)________to play the game. People (40)________that office politics involves some manipulative behavior. But politics (41)________from the word "polite". It can mean lobbying and forming associations. It can mean being kind and helpful, or even trying to please your (42)________, and then expecting something in return. In fact, today, experts define office politics as proper (43)________used to pursue one’’s own self-interest in the workplace. (44)________________, not just in large companies, but in small workplaces as well. "The first thing people are usually judged on is their ability to perform well on a consistent basis," says Neil P. Lewis, a management psychologist. "(45)________________, each of whom has reasonably similar ability, a manager is going to promote the person he or she likes best. It’’s simple human nature." (46)________________. Some people have an idealistic vision of work and what it lakes to succeed. Others connect politics with flattery. If they speak up for themselves, they may appear to flatter their boss for favors.