Appeal to flattery

An appeal to flattery is when someone says something nice or flattering to another person in order to try and get them to do something they want. It's a bit like giving someone a compliment to get them to be your friend or do you a favor.

For example, let's say you really want a toy that your friend has. You might tell your friend that they are the nicest person ever and how lucky you are to have them as a friend. By saying this, you are trying to make your friend feel good about themselves and more likely to give you the toy.

The problem with an appeal to flattery is that it can be insincere and manipulative. You might not really mean what you are saying, and the other person might realize this and not trust you in the future.

Instead, it's better to be honest and straightforward with people. If you want something, ask for it directly and explain why it's important to you. That way, people will be more likely to respect you and trust you in the long run.