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a people pleaser
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someone who tries too hard to make everyone happy and can't say no
Usually a gentle criticism. Also written 'people-pleaser'; the habit is 'people-pleasing'. Matches Vietnamese 'cả nể' well.
In context
As a people pleaser, Mai agrees to every extra task and then works until midnight.
I used to be a people pleaser, but now I say no politely.
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