Okay. But, counterpoint: They could just be saying those things because it's how they really feel. I'd rather have someone say something nice about me than tell me I'm stupid to my face.

[ Which happens more often than he would like, and makes him sad? Being told he's got a nice bod is a much better experience. Hmm, Bolin doesn't like the smoke too much but he's too nice to outwardly show it. ]

What could a bunch of flowers possibly want from us anyway?