FLATTERY

After graduating from the State Examination in Beijing, a young man is appointed as the provincial capital of government officials. He went to say goodbye to his mentor, a senior government minister. "Working in locations such as the province is not easy. You must be careful, "the kat ... a mentor. "All right. Thank you gentlemen, "said the young man," Please do not worry. I have prepared one hundred expressions as sweet as honey in my mind. When I later met with officials there, I'll use it. They would be happy. " "How could you do that?" Asked mentors indignantly, "We are a real man. We have principles. We should not use the flattery." The student replied, "Unfortunately, in reality most people are happy flattered. Only a few men who really truly like you who do not like flattery " "Maybe you're right," his mentor nodded, smiling. This young man told the story to his friend, "I have been using one of the inventories. Now I am left with ninety-nine remaining expression. "| Source: The Story-The Story of Classical Chinese Wisdom, Reflections for Leaders by Michael C. Tang.