Blandish - definition: to coax or persuade with flattery : to cajole Although flattery might be a temptation, it is probably not the best way to get an agent to recognize your work. Obviously you can mention you have read through their profile, seen the authors they...
Toady - definition: a person who flatters another in the hopes of receiving favors. My first thought when I read this word was Toad of Toad Hall. It was a favorite book when I was growing up - Wind in the Willows. Fascinating animal characters in a natural...
Coax - definition: 1) to influence by gentle urging, special attention or flattering 2) to get or win by means of gentle urging or flattery There seems to be two decidedly opposing sides to this manner of influence. We can see it as someone fawning and ingratiating...
