I'm not going to kiss up to anybody to get promoted.

我不会为了升职而去讨好任何人的。

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Over time I found that he started turning to me. He knew I wouldn't rant and rave at him, nor kiss up. Instead, I would offer candid, helpful advice.

经过一段时间，我发现他开始主动向我征询意见，因为他知道我不会冲他夸夸其谈，大喊大叫，或是溜须拍马，而是会提出真诚而有用的建议。

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Why don't you two kiss and make up ?

你们两个干吗不和好算了？

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He never tried to kiss up to any of us, like movie people often did.

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Never bribe or kiss up.

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Meanwhile, Bradamante and Ruggiero finally kiss and make up, while Angelica and Medoro hold a lavish wedding celebration.

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