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honey catches more flies than vinegar
Proverb
Japanese Meaning
優しさや親切な態度で接することで、相手を引きつけ、物事をより効果的に進められるという教訓。 / 厳しい態度や批判的な対応より、柔和で温かいアプローチの方が結果を得やすいという示唆。 / 人を説得するには、むしろ優しさや好意を持って接することの方が効果的であるという格言。
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Synonym of you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar
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honey catches more flies than vinegar
When the negotiation turned tense, she calmly reminded everyone that honey catches more flies than vinegar.
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When the negotiation turned tense, she calmly reminded everyone that honey catches more flies than vinegar.
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