Manipulators often use flattery that makes the target feel uniquely special and sought-out. This tactic lowers our defences and makes us easier to deceive.
Memory phrase: Beware of flattery that makes you feel specially chosen.
Talk about it: How does it feel when someone tells you that you are special? How do you know if they really mean it?
Prayer: God, remind me that my true worth comes from You — not from what others say to impress me.