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What Is Compliment Fishing?

What Is Compliment Fishing?

Compliment fishing is a flirting tactic where one person seeks validation or compliments by making self-deprecating statements, hoping the other person will disagree and offer praise. This strategy can help build rapport if used sparingly but may be off-putting if overdone.

Do

1. Be genuine.

2. Use sparingly.

3. Accept compliments graciously.

Don’t

1. Don’t be manipulative.

2. Don’t overdo it.

3. Don’t dismiss compliments.

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