Bernard Werber. Welcome to Paradise (№ 247696)

When I was little, my father said, "Son, the world is full of idiots. But they can't say it in person: they are very touchy" ... the First sign of a jerk he can't stand the truth. Especially about himself. And if you tell him it will still tell he was angry. And never forgive. There is only one way to communicate with them... Compliments. Assholes love flattery. This is the second sign which can be identified. Praise the jerk, and he's going to love you.