The Five Secrets of Self-Monitoring

When someone is narcissistic, I mean stroking is going to be the key. It's because they're not getting enough stroking. If you don't accept that invitation, you respond with warmth and admiration. And again, what I would say, this is intentionally manipulative. This is an application of the five secrets where you're trying to get a particular response. Which might not be very possible, anyhow.