What, Exactly, Is Behind The Saying. . .

by LastingLifeSuccess Posted: 13 years ago 5 replies

"You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar".

When that idiom is applied to every manner of marketing and sales?

btchristopher 13 years ago

it means that if you are nice to people (honey) they will like you better than if you are harsh (vinegar) with them.
jay walters 13 years ago

I like the saying.
Victor Edson 13 years ago

I love me some vinegar! But I'm guessing fly don't?

More of the story is..

Be nice and people will buy more from you than if you're tarty. Don't be late
eClicker 13 years ago

If you are considerate and courteous of a persons situation in their business you will get more attention on what you have to offer than if you are cold and inconsiderate ans simply want to qualify or move on.
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- LastingLifeSuccess 13 years ago
  
  I can relate to all those answers.
  
  The honey part sounds good to me, just as your posts reflect.
  
  Thanks to you all . . . . . . . . .
  
  LLS

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