The Human Relations in High-Stakes Situations

1. In the workplace, do not get too close to certain individuals; overly intimate contact often leads to conflicts quickly, and disputes between close relationships tend to escalate very seriously.

2. Colleagues in the workplace are unlikely to become your true friends because most people tend to prioritize their interests over friendship.

3. Controlling anger is an important sign of maturity. Even if you want to punch the other person in the next second, you should at least smile in the previous second to keep them relaxed and off guard.

4. Speak less and keep a smile in group settings. If you are of little influence, silence is the best way to express yourself. If you do speak, say less about "my affairs" and more about "how are you."

5. The best response when being challenged, mocked, or ridiculed at a drinking table is to stand up and toast the host and guests. If the host or guest challenges you, toast the host; if the host and guest both challenge you, make an excuse to go to the bathroom and never return.

6. When interacting with those who have helped you or are important to you, maintain a steady and long-term relationship. "Steady" means not being too frequent or overly eager; "long-term" means meeting at least twice a year for small gatherings.

7. Do not easily praise or criticize others in front of anyone or in any situation. Even if you must speak, focus on the matter, not the person.

8. When you are truly fed up with someone bullying you, learn to use the system to punish them. Do not show disgust towards the other person; treat them with normalcy, and pay attention to recording their usual words and actions. Key point: including but not limited to arrival and departure times, dress code, speech, and behavior. With careful observation, you will find issues. Once you have collected more than five violations, you can present the booklet to your superior. Often, this move is a necessary step to make the other person become honest again.