What does 'You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar' mean?

This means that it is easier to persuade people if you use polite arguments and flattery than if you are confrontational.

• Category: Animals
• Contributed By: Benjamin

Idioms similar to 'You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar'

• Drop like flies
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