No one dislikes flattery, including Mr. Trueman, who actually enjoys flattery.

But different people have different degrees and levels of understanding of flattery.

Take President Bowling, for example. As long as you praise him for any action, he will be very happy. His tolerance for flattery has always been very low. As long as you say good things, he will feel happy.

Mr. Trueman has a high tolerance for adulation, and a high level of it.

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