Giving praise to another person whom you want to like you is ____.
A)always a good strategy
B)generally a good strategy but not if you have done a favor for them recently
C)generally a good strategy so long as you do not appear insincere
D)rarely a good strategy

Question

Giving praise to another person whom  you want to like you is ____.
A)always a good strategy
B)generally a good strategy but not if you have done a favor for them recently
C)generally a good strategy so long as you do not appear insincere
D)rarely a good strategy

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Praising someone can be a good strategy to make them like you, as long as the praise does not come off as insincere. Insincerity can lead to distrust or negative perceptions, undermining the goal of being liked.

Giving Praise to Another Person Whom You Want to Like