The Reflection of A Book That I Read Recently
A while ago, suffered from severe insomnia, my friend suggested me that I could read a book before going to bed. Following her advice, I went to bookstore and bought the book "The Way of Talking by Kang-yong Tsai" At first, I just purely wanted to cure my insomnia, but the content of this book attracted me unknowingly. It’s interesting that we learn how to talk at about two years old, but we are still learning how to talk well after we become adult. There are about forty short essays in the book, and each essay teaches you how to make the conversation more fascinating.
At the beginning of the book, it points out that language is a bridge connecting each other. We talk every day, and only through talking can have further communication. But, it requires careful study of the way of talking that how to talk well to make the listener feel relaxed while talking with you. The most important is that in this book, there is an idea that makes me feel useful, that is, try not to mention "I" in the chat and let the other person talk more about himself, and he will find this conversation very interesting and attractive. Every time, when you want to say the word "I", change it into the word "you" or "he". Then, you will find yourself becoming a considerate person who keeps throwing topics to the other person and let him talk freely.
To be frankly, for me, I am a person who is not good at social, and not talkative, neither. Sometimes, some words are even blurted out without thinking, or they are completely different from what I thought in my mind. After reading this book, I began to reflect on my ways of talking and learned that never speak vulgar language and used more praise and encourage instead of criticize and abuse. Moreover, when people make mistakes, don’t just criticize and insult them; on the contrary, when they succeed, try to give them as much praise and encouragement as possible since praise and encouragement can make people more courageous to face difficulties.
Talking is very simple, but it is not easy to talk well and skillfully. However, after reading "The Way of Talking by Kang-yong Tsai ", I realized that whether it is talk to someone or give a speech, they both need to considerate of others. As long as we can put ourselves in more consideration for another people, the conversation will become more friendly and enjoyable.
