About Michael J. Faris
I study rhetoric and composition as a PhD student in the English Department at Penn State University.
This blog serves as a place to think through things, record thoughts, share interesting stuff, and hold conversations. Welcome!
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Category Archives: LA101H Rhetoric and Civic Life
flattery will get you… somewhere
Now this is interesting. According to a study reported at Scientific American, people are still susceptible to flattery, even when they’re aware that the flattery if obvious and insincere: Most people tend to not appreciate flattery accompanied by obvious ulterior … Continue reading
