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How true is the statement 'Flattery acts as an intoxicant'?

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People who like to compliment or flatter you a lot, say how pretty you are and constantly compliment you to the point where you will explode.

Flattery makes one feel good about themselves, which is compared to being intoxicated. So this statement is true in most cases.

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