The value that I have gained after reading the chapter of fundamental techniques in handling people.
There are 3 parts in the chapter of fundamental techniques in handling people. The first part is “If You Want to Gather Honey, Don’t Kick Over the Beehive”. It is talking about speaking ill of others will do harm to others even cause depression in ourselves. It is advisable for us not to criticize, condemn, or complain people although he or she did anything wrong. He or she also does not want to let the unhappy result to be happened. Hence, the first part has taught me that prudence which is a value known as practical wisdom ought to be implemented by anyone of us. I have learned that someone has to think twice or thrice before he or she behaves and talks. This is because people will remember what we talked to them especially the complaint and praise. Criticism and blaming will make people feel very down, angry, and even to be discouraged. Besides, I learnt to think deliberately with unhurried manner in order to give out the most appropriate responses when dealing with different people under different situations. Prudence is the exact opposite of impulsiveness and rashness. If we do not think deeply before our every action or speech, we may hurt someone’s fragile feeling as humans are creatures of emotion who have high self-esteem. Humans are always afraid of criticism, prejudices, and complaint. Most of us are not willing to face the imperfect side of us but always wish to hear good words from others.
I am trying not to blame others of their faults even the serious ones. However, I try to stand in their shoes and understand their difficulties by showing loving kindness. We should not expect any forgiveness from the God if we are not willing to forgive others’ offenses. From this, I have learned to