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<DIV>I'm currently writing an article for the SMH that imagines the practice of complimenting people as a kind of economy of goodwill. It's a two-way exchange in which people recognise and trade desires and expectations; and how people respond to compliments reveals their perception of the relative social positions of the complimenter and recipient.</DIV>
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<DIV>I am wondering whether any Australian academics have written on this or similar topics, and/or if anyone is interested in being quoted for this article.</DIV>
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<DIV>Cheers,</DIV>
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