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UN-Impressive __ompliments_ . . ._ When compliments are used as a passive-aggressive way to manipulate others for personal gain._ Delivering a back-handed compliment which makes others feel bad._ Dishonesty__ou say it but really do not mean it._ False bravado._ Manufacturing the moment for your ulterior motives._ Pandering to win affection, a vote, or approval._ Exaggerating and being over-zealous._ Being hypocritical._ Expressing preferential treatment or making an unfair comparison._ When it draws attention to a person__ weakness, disabilities, or shortcomings._ When it is inappropriate and off-color.
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UN-Impressive __ompliments_ . . ._ When compliments are used as a passive-aggressive way to manipulate others for personal gain._ Delivering a back-handed compliment which makes others feel bad._ Dishonesty__ou say it but really do not mean it._ False bravado._ Manufacturing the moment for your ulterior motives._ Pandering to win affection, a vote, or approval._ Exaggerating and being over-zealous._ Being hypocritical._ Expressing preferential treatment or making an unfair comparison._ When it draws attention to a person__ weakness, disabilities, or shortcomings._ When it is inappropriate and off-color.

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