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Choice between flattering lies and unflattering truths.
J267
Flattering foreman tricked by his master. He always answers his master's remarks, "I have thought of the same thing too." He falls into the trap when his master says, "I am going to sow salt."
K1637
Tale types
ATU 1574*
The Foresightful Farmhand (previously The Flattering Foreman)