Too often during a conversation, we unknowingly and unintentionally hurt the other party's feelings. I saw this Chinese stanza the other day, and thought it would be useful for us to keep in mind during a conversation.
和老人溝通，不要忘了他的自尊；
和男人溝通，不要忘了他的面子；
和女人溝通，不要忘了她的情緒；
和青年溝通，不要忘了他的直接；
和兒童溝通，不要忘了他的天真。
English translation:
When speaking to an elderly person, do not forget about his dignity;
When speaking to a man, do not forget about his pride;
When speaking to a woman, do not forget about her mood / emotions;
When speaking to a youth, do not forget about his candor;
When speaking to a child, do not forget about his innocence.
On the other hand, if you were the party who was hurt/offended by the other's words, keep this in mind:
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