Sentences with word «flattery»

Imitation is the best kind of flattery of course... just not when it comes to scams.

But feel free to chose a different set of figure flattery priorities.

Instead of for flattery, I dress for 2 things: discovery and confidence.

Take for instance bowling, If you let them know that you hate bowling, that you cringe at the thought of bowling, and they are able to sweet talk you into going with flattery, watch out.

If Philadelphia had won a third consecutive Cup, the league might have plunged into a prolonged period of thuggery — imitation is the sincerest form of flattery in the NHL — but the check, in the third period of Game 2, reinforced the Canadiens» courage and carried them to a sweep.

Ingratiation is defined as the use of certain positive behaviors such as flattery, doing favors or conforming to another's opinions to get someone else to like you.

The new study goes beyond techniques to explore the effect of flattery on the workplace.

A little flattery never hurts.

The Kim regime knows the president has a set of clear weaknesses — he's easily swayed by flattery, not terribly interested in policy details, and deeply invested in his reputation as a dealmaker.

False flattery does more harm than good.

➜ Show that you have done your homework, but do not use insincere flattery of the company or the person you are writing to.

If you want to influence, show a sincere appreciation for the other individual and remember to avoid insincere flattery at all costs.

We will be crossing over magnificent rivers and waterfalls, Cooktown, Bloomfield, the silica sands of Cape Flattery (just like Whitehaven in the Whitsundays) the lower sections of Cape York Peninsular and more.

¥ Using Excessive Flattery: Too much praise can make it seem like you're tryingto oversell the subject and may make the reader view your recommendation as some sort of insincere tactic.

TRY THIS: To avoid being taken the wrong way, you are best off chatting about your compatible personalities — you may truly mean your compliments but, until you know each other better, it is safer to keep such flattery to yourself.

While a bit of profile flirting can be very endearing, there is an art to striking a balance between flattery and over-familiarity.

And I don't just mean for those of you who define your own figure flattery priorities and chuck the traditional ones because they don't suit your tastes and needs.

«When executives tell me that flattery doesn't work and that people can see through strategic efforts to garner their support, I cite extensive evidence showing that we are generally quite poor at discerning deception,» Pfeffer explains.

A little flattery never hurts, but you shouldn't open with it.

Kids see through flattery and false praise just like adults do - and it usually backfires.

Remy Cabella — Proved that the links with a move to Manchester United earlier this summer weren't just flattery as he looked to stretch the City defence and create something with a cheeky chip or deft flick.

Merely displaying these images might have seemed flattery if not for the fact that Prince's enlargements would go on to fetch as much a $ 90,000 at New York's Frieze art fair the next year — money that the Instagram photographers would never see.

And, as always, none of my figure flattery advice posts should be considered gospel, including this one, and I fully expect you to read them with a grain of salt.

But there are some days where conventional figure flattery goes out the window and I wear something simply because I like it.

You tend to look down upon those you consider your intimates, whether consciously or unconsciously.You are poised and cool, and you regard all flirting and obvious flattery as an insult to your intelligence — you prefer everyone to exhibit the same intense sincerity that you do when it comes to everyday life.

Less experienced managers in turn tend to engage in more flattery and opinion conformity, withholding dissenting information that would otherwise improve the quality of the CEO's decisions.

The fact that he doesn't seem particularly interested in learning the finer points of policy makes it easier for the North Koreans to convince him that a terrible agreement actually isn't so bad — and after much flattery, he might very well be convinced to make a «great deal.»

Flattery falls flat too - only 4 % of Americans like being schmoozed.

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery which is why the new Fortnite game mode «Battle Royale» is bloody brilliant.

When they are not, your comments turn into flattery which is untrue or insincere praise.

Many associate networking with schmoozing, gossiping, empty flattery, shameless self - promotion, and other uncomfortable things done with strangers over cheese cubes and wine in plastic cups.

If you think it's wacky, take note: Mercedes - Benz has paid the ultimate flattery with its similarly designed and conceived Mercedes - Benz GLC Coupe.

Especially if it involves receiving flattery on Missguided wardrobe choices.

When it's in a good mood it can help you hit home runs and consul you when you lose the big game.If it's in a bad mood (because it didn't receive enough flattery), it will bring bad weather and tragedy.A very simple and childish way to think, about a simple and childish GOD.PEACE to ALL!

There's a tension at the heart of human psychology — we love flattery but we hate fakery.

This didn't feel like mere flattery — I could tell from the way she stopped and looked me in the eye that she meant it.

While flattery can be beneficial in a new dating situation, there is only so far you can take it before it crosses a line.

The authority of God, once taught, is much harder to unseat than the authority of a human father, whose imperfections diminish the respect he can demand, and whose flattery fans the flames of independence.

Mourinho had said pre-match the current CSKA side were the best he had faced - having been here with Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Chelsea - but that appeared flattery of the highest order.

Flattery seems to temper the aggressive urges of insecure leaders.

Faced with such a dilemma, most of us aim low — erring on the side of flattery rather than honesty.

Instead, I try to frame things in terms of a style goal (just as you discuss a figure flattery goal here).

Copying is the greatest flattery.

Samsung has repeated this form of flattery before, where the current flagship Galaxy S has the look of another Apple device, the iPhone 3GS.

Now at last, here's your first glimpse of what it could have looked like, thanks to concept artist Tim Flattery.

This Praise, which would be unmeaning Flattery if inscribed over human ashes, is but a just tribute to the Memory of Boatswain, a Dog.»

I hope you don't take it as false flattery when I say that you have an interesting and compelling writing style that really draws the reader in.