Melissa needs to ask her roommate, Kelly, for a ride to the airport. Before asking, though, Melissa tells Kelly how pretty she looks, how great the apartment looks since she cleaned it, and how funny she is. Melissa is using _____ to get her ride.

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Melissa is using ingratiation, or flattery, to try to make Kelly feel good about herself and hopefully be more willing to give her a ride to the airport.

Melissa Needs to Ask Her Roommate, Kelly, for a Ride