How to master the fine art of flattery
How to master the fine art of flattery
How to master the fine art of flattery
Flattery doesn't have to come in the form of a direct compliment
While you could explicitly praise someone's words or deeds, this might feel too forced for some, and Halvorson says flattery might come easier to them in the form of a question.
The goal is to ask anything that would get the other person to think about what makes them and their lives so meaningful.
Questions could include, "What are some of your proudest moments?" or "I don't quite understand this — could you help me?"
How to master the fine art of flattery
You could probably afford to do it more
Too much flattery can offend, but Halvorson says there's a good chance you're not in any danger of this.
In her book, she dedicates an entire chapter to how much less we communicate than we think we do — in short, it's a lot less.
So while you may think your colleague knows how much you admire her work, unless you outright say it, and often, she probably hasn't a clue.
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