Ari Aster

My films typically veer towards the darker side, and I enjoy turning things on the audience. I really enjoy working in genre because people come into the film with certain expectations, and they know the tropes so well that when you turn on those, it can be really shocking. There's a complaisance that comes with watching those films.

American Director

Agnes Repplier

It is impossible for a lover of cats to banish these alert, gentle, and discriminating friends, who give us just enough of their regard and complaisance to make us hunger for more.

American Writer

Gustave Flaubert

Art requires neither complaisance nor politeness; nothing but faith, faith and freedom.

French Novelist

Thomas Paine

It is an affront to treat falsehood with complaisance.

English Activist

Understanding when complaisance is expected or valued can vary by culture.

Cultural Sensitivity

Complaisance is willingness to please, not a sign of weakness or inferiority.

Not Weakness

'Complaisance' often carries a positive connotation, reflecting kindness or good manners.

Positive Nuance

Complaisance is especially important in service roles where customer satisfaction is key.

Service Industry

Willing to please doesn't mean always saying 'yes'; balance is important.

Balancing Autonomy

In professional settings, complaisance can aid in collaboration and teamwork.