“I can live for two months on a good compliment.” ~Mark Twain We all know a few people who rarely pay a compliment. They might be worried about appearing insincere, or maybe they’re a little envious of others. But there’s science to prove that flattery will get you everywhere. As reported in Medical Economics, researchers confirmed that people respond positively to flattery — even when they know the flatterer has an ulterior motive. Better yet, compliments can motivate us. When a supervisor praises our efforts at work, for instance, statistics show we’re likely to experience higher job satisfaction and stay in the position longer. In social situations, we’re inclined to…