An old saying goes,"Flattery will get you nowhere." What has social psychological research revealed about flattery?
A) People are able to recognize flattery and usually are not affected by it.
B) Most of the time, flattery creates a negative impression rather than a positive impression.
C) Flattery is successful only when it is expressed through nonverbal means like nodding and smiling.
D) Although we are quick to interpret as insincere the compliments people make toward others, we readily accept compliments directed toward us.

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Social psychological research has shown that while people are skeptical of flattery directed at others, viewing it as insincere, they are more likely to accept compliments directed at themselves. This suggests a bias in how we process flattery depending on whether we are the target or an observer.

An Old Saying Goes,"Flattery Will Get You Nowhere