Dealing with interpersonal problems can be difficult, because each of us is an individual. Different people have different personalities. There is no one rule for getting along with people, but we can learn to live in harmony with others.
How do you feel when someone speaks unkindly to you, or scolds you for a small mistake? People usually interpret things from their own perspective, and they often ignore the feelings of others. They jump to conclusions, and this only makes things worse.
There is one simple way to live with others peacefully: put yourself in the other person's shoes before you make any judgments.
CHOI CHEUK-HEI
Ho Fung College Thanks for your letter, Cheuk-hei. That's very good advice. Putting yourself in someone else's shoes is a valuable exercise - it enables you to see things from their perspective.
Situations that may seem black-and-white obvious to you may not seem as clear-cut when you consider someone else's feelings.