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To Fish for a Compliment 

When you are mentioning something you did, something you are wearing, etc. to make someone else give you a compliment for it.
The following are examples of "To Fish for a Compliment":

Her: Oh, I'm so tired of baking. These cinnamon rolls took me all day to make.
Him: And they sure do taste wonderful!
Her: I guess I fished for that compliment.

One girl to her friend: I was so lucky to get this sweater on sale last Thursday.
The friend: It looks great on you!

Husband: Man, I'm tired of changing tires on all our cars.
Wife: Thank you so much for doing it. I really appreciate it.
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tonishia 

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Very hardworking and goal driven individual. Strong black Queen!
I admire Tonishia; she is my role model.
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Person #2- don't worry it's just tofushi
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tonishai 

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You are such a Tonishai
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