Have you helped someone before...? Talking can also help...

"I have told Janet you are kind."
"I have told John that I only want you for my boss."
"He's a kind person. I have gained from his advice."
"She had a negative opinion about you. I corrected that negative opinion."
"If your children get into financial difficulty, I would promise to help."
"I will do anything to help you prevent the problems from occurring."


Have you helped someone before to gain favor and like status from that someone? Talking can also help. Some people just talk their way up.