Definitions
- Describing the act of persuading or coaxing someone through gentle and friendly words or actions. - Referring to the use of flattery or sweet talk to convince or manipulate someone. - Talking about the act of charming or winning someone over by appealing to their emotions or desires.
- Referring to the act of praising or complimenting someone excessively, often insincerely, to gain favor or influence. - Describing the use of exaggerated compliments or admiration to manipulate or win someone's approval. - Talking about the act of buttering someone up or showering them with compliments to get what you want.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve using words or actions to influence or persuade someone.
- 2Both can be used to manipulate or win someone's favor.
- 3Both aim to appeal to someone's emotions or desires.
- 4Both can be seen as forms of charm or persuasion.
- 5Both can be used in social or professional contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Approach: Cajolement involves gentle and friendly persuasion, while flattery relies on excessive compliments and praise.
- 2Intention: Cajolement aims to convince or coax someone, while flattery seeks to gain favor or approval.
- 3Sincerity: Cajolement can be genuine and sincere, while flattery is often seen as insincere or manipulative.
- 4Degree: Cajolement is generally milder and less exaggerated than flattery.
- 5Manipulation: Cajolement may involve manipulation, but it is usually done in a more subtle and indirect manner compared to flattery.
Remember this!
Cajolement and flattery are both methods of influencing or persuading someone through words or actions. However, the difference lies in their approach, intention, and sincerity. Cajolement involves gentle persuasion and coaxing, often with genuine intentions, while flattery relies on excessive compliments and praise to gain favor or approval, often seen as insincere or manipulative.
