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“I stepped away from the car preparing my own smile because you catch more flies with honey than you do with shit.” quote by Anonymous
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““I stepped away from the car preparing my own smile because you catch more flies with honey than you do with shit.””

Anonymous

About This Quote

Source Interview: Anonymous on Communication, 2020

Kindness (honey) attracts more positively than harshness (shit).

In simple terms: Politeness yields better results.

Key Takeaway

Choose kindness over aggression.

Themes

communication kindness effectiveness

Mood

optimistic pragmatic

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • customer service
  • team collaboration
  • negotiation
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

social influence behavioral economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does firmness outweigh kindness?
  • How can you stay kind under pressure?
A Different Perspective

Kindness may be seen as naive.

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