A brilliant work: The History of Flattery

Author: [USA] Steyn, translated by Yu Huiqin, Li Zhongjun
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: Flattery is an art, and misused it can backfire! But scientific flattery can lead you straight to success!! From the United States, "The History of Flattery," openly teaches you how to flatter and win people's favor...... Flattery thrives in hierarchical societies, like royal courts or the boards of 500 major conglomerates, and it works both upward and downward. Flattering those below is easier, but flattery to superiors is more subtle. Studies show that flattery works best on those with high self-esteem ( "Yes, that guy Jones has good eyesight and can see how extraordinary I am."). Flattery is the lubricant of social daily life. Steyn believes that in our society, public flattery is rampant while personal praise is lacking. However, it is common that today's flattery is merely harmless deception, an inexpensive sin that makes both the giver and the receiver feel good. In short, flattery is indeed effective.