you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar
The phrase "you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar" is an idiomatic expression that means it is easier to persuade or win people over by being kind and pleasant rather than by being harsh or confrontational. It suggests that using sweet and gentle methods in interpersonal interactions is more effective in getting positive responses from others compared to using negativity or hostility.
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- you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar
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