We’ve all heard enough of them to know they stink.
Today’s post is to bring to everyone’s attention that no one likes flattery. It is nothing more than an empty compliment.
For those who participate on social networking sites, you know what I’m talking about. You get some random e-mail from someone you don’t know from Adam, and they shower you with praise and compliments – ad nauseam! To those who send flattery darts, I say this: “You may think what you are doing feels good, but the recipient feels like they have been crapped on.”
Now, I don’t mean to only point out the negative. The remedy for the situation is to get to know the person, and (more importantly) let them get to know you before you pay them a compliment.
No one likes flattery; no one likes flatulence.
(Writer’s note: To my friend, who is inundated with flattery-filled e-mails from frisky flatulent fiends, send those guys to this link. Sorry honey, I hope this post helps.)
Well… some people like flatulence. As long as it is funny.
Comment by Collin Mapp — November 18, 2007 @ 1:13 pm
Well said!!
Comment by Matthew — November 25, 2007 @ 10:03 pm