Socializing and making friends in a proper manner

Author: He Zheming
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Mastering social skills is essential, and navigating life requires wisdom! The essence of Confucian culture is the concept of "the Way of the Mean." Confucius said, "The Mean is the great foundation of the world; Harmony is the great way of the world. Achieving harmony leads to the proper order of heaven and earth, and the nurturing of all things." There are no fixed methods for social interaction in the world. The way that helps you build good relationships, elevate your character in life, and gain friendship and joy in friendships is the way of "just the right measure"—and this is not difficult to grasp and achieve. "Just the right measure" is the fundamental secret of navigating life and the best expression of wisdom.
The essence of Confucian culture is the concept of "the Way of the Mean." Confucius said, "The Mean is the great foundation of the world; Harmony is the great way of the world. Achieving harmony leads to the proper order of heaven and earth, and the nurturing of all things." However, "just the right measure" and "the Mean" are not the same thing. "The Mean" is merely one way of achieving "just the right measure" in life. If you apply "the Mean" when it is inappropriate or adopt a moderate attitude toward issues that should not be avoided, it is not proper, and it is not "just the right measure"! So, you should now understand the spirit of this book. "Just the right measure" means acting appropriately for the time and place, seizing opportunities for change to achieve your goals. There are no fixed tricks for social interaction in the world. The way that helps you build good relationships, elevate your character in life, and gain friendship and joy in friendships is the way of "just the right measure"—and this is not difficult to grasp and achieve, as long as you are willing to step out of the shadows and walk into the light.