No matter what word or phrase you use to describe this action, buttering others up will probably continue as long as people need the support or help of others.
Little Soldier blew a sloppy raspberry (of thanks, most likely), her pudgy hands flailing and groping and finally managing to curl around a soft tuft of her father's hair, holding to it tightly.
Today, me and my girlfriend were watching a movie late at night. I went down on her, and about 10 minutes into it my dad walks in and says, "Son, it's late, you should brush your teeth."
Today, me and my girlfriend were watching a movie late at night. I went down on her, and about 10 minutes into it my dad walks in and says, "Son, it's late, you should brush your teeth.