Identikit of a flatterer

We can define a flatterer as one who praises a person exceedingly with exaggerated wording and behaviours, to appear pleasant and/or be accepted, exploiting his/her vanity and gaining his/her favours.

Sounds too much? Listen to Honoré de Balzac.

Flattery never comes from big souls; it is the domain of small spirits, who make themselves even smaller to better enter the vital circle of the people they revolve around.

Do you remember the last time you received excessive praise?

Did you notice it? And how did you react?