Use the power of flattery from "summary" of The 48 Laws of Power (New Revision and Analysis) by Robert Greene,Tomas Santiago
Flattery is a powerful tool that can be used to influence people and gain favor. It is an art of making someone feel good about themselves, which can lead to gaining their trust, admiration, and friendship. Knowing when to use it and how to do so effectively can be beneficial in many situations.- Using flattery is a great way to make people agree with your opinion and be more accommodating to you. Establishing yourself as someone with good judgment or knowledge of the topic can help in gaining influence over others.
- Through verbal praise and admiration, achieve greatness without actually saying ‘Do this!’ or ‘Follow that!’. Making your voice heard with carefully placed compliments can positively sway conversations and governance in your direction.
- Avoid sounding too generous- rather, attribute any accomplishments or successes back to the target audience. When done correctly, the use of flattery draws out their confidence and self-esteem.
- By exchanging hearty compliments, you can create a positive image and establish ‘connections’ even before making formal introductions or business proposals.
- A complement and encouragement adds appeal and helps build trust quickly while introducing an idea. That’s why inviting endorsements from other influential people is common practice.
- Plant doubts and judgments about anyone who openly opposes your ideas and then set yourself up as the only source of clarity and calmness. People put a kind of faith in those who applaud greatly and handle difficult situations smoothly.
