Instead of brown nosing, just disagree.
If you ask permission to disagree, you don't tend to get respect. You become seen as a fucking doormat.
Just speak plainly and clearly.
Me, speaking plainly and clearly, Yes
Child: is the macaroni statue I made of you pretty?
Me, speaking plainly and clearly, no, it's hoorendous
Me: Only when compared to this stunning macaroni statue.
I prefer to dodge answers and let others argue it out
Yes you look fat, and incredibly sexy.
No, it’s not pretty, but I love that you’ve made a statue of me.
Me, speaking plainly and clearly, Yes
Child: is the macaroni statue I made of you pretty?
Me, speaking plainly and clearly, no, it's hoorendous