My dd7 is like this and seems to be growing out of it a bit at this point. I think she just likes the challenge of trying to win people over. We encourage her to spend time with the gentle/sweet/nice kids who might not be as flashy but never hurt her feelings.
Keep giving your dc the same message over and over about how to choose friends and what you value in people. It will sink in!

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