How do you deal with people who fish for compliments out of insecurity?

How do you deal with people who fish for compliments out of insecurity?
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answer:I wish I knew more details. I think it may have been the right thing to do. I think she learned something, as her embarrassment showed. Yeah, we all learn at some point that fishing for compliments is not cool. So, anyway, do these pants make my butt look big?
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