Do you think to be flattered means to put your economic position too at stake just like the narrator did? should we react after thinking about all possible pros and cons of the situation? (story name: the luncheon by Somerset Maugham)please help

Do you think to be flattered means to put your economic position too a

1.	Do you think to be flattered means to put your economic position too at stake just like the narrator did? should we react after thinking about all possible pros and cons of the situation? (story name: the luncheon by Somerset Maugham)please help
Answer» no because FLATTERED MEANS the ACT of GIVING EXCESSIVE compliments.Explanation: