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by manmal 6 days ago
I don’t agree with 2). It’s ok to qualify. Sounds sycophantic to not do it.
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You can find a formulation that doesn't sound sycophantic without including a qualifier that could be misinterpreted as backhanded, because on a bad day it will be.

(Especially if you are complimenting a person with ADHD.)