Melissa wishes to ask her roommate,Kelly,to drop her at the airport.Before asking,Melissa tells Kelly that she looks pretty,her apartment is beautiful,and she is humorous.This scenario illustrates ________.

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This scenario illustrates ingratiation, which is the act of trying to win someone over or gain favor by saying or doing things that are pleasing or complimentary to them. In this case, Melissa is complimenting Kelly before asking for a favor.

Melissa Wishes to Ask Her Roommate,Kelly,to Drop Her at the Airport.Before