People flatter. It’s a defense mechanism, people want you to like them so you won’t hurt them. Most often the flattery holds some truth and should be greeted with acceptance and a grain of salt.
In the same vein, insults are also a defense mechanism. People hurt you to keep you from hurting them. Most often the insult holds only a little bit of truth. Insults should be greeted with a grain of salt and discarded.
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