Definitions
- Describing the act of persuading or coaxing someone gently or persistently. - Referring to using charm or flattery to convince or influence someone. - Talking about sweet-talking or using smooth words to get someone to do something.
- Referring to giving compliments or praise to someone, often insincerely or excessively. - Describing the act of using flattering words or gestures to gain favor or manipulate someone. - Talking about buttering someone up or saying nice things to get something in return.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve using persuasive techniques.
- 2Both aim to influence someone's behavior or opinion.
- 3Both can be used to gain favor or manipulate others.
- 4Both use positive words or gestures to achieve their goals.
- 5Both can be seen as forms of manipulation or persuasion.
What is the difference?
- 1Approach: Cajoling involves gentle persuasion or coaxing, while flattery focuses on giving excessive compliments or praise.
- 2Intention: Cajoling aims to convince or influence someone through persistence and charm, while flattery seeks to gain favor or manipulate someone through insincere praise.
- 3Tone: Cajoling has a more neutral or positive connotation, while flattery can have a negative connotation due to its insincerity.
- 4Motivation: Cajoling is driven by a desire to persuade or coax someone, while flattery is motivated by self-interest or gaining an advantage.
- 5Frequency: Cajoling is less common in everyday language compared to flattery, which is more widely used.
Remember this!
Cajoling and flattery are both persuasive techniques used to influence someone's behavior or opinion. However, the difference lies in their approach and intention. Cajoling involves gentle persuasion and charm, aiming to convince someone through persistence and coaxing. On the other hand, flattery relies on excessive compliments and insincere praise to gain favor or manipulate someone. While cajoling has a more neutral or positive connotation, flattery can be seen as manipulative due to its insincerity.
