After dinner one evening, my father took me on a walk to the park. Little did I realize that he would teach me about love and respect that evening. On passing a street corner, I saw a middle-aged man in rags sitting on the side of the road playing the erhu, music that could be ...
Hu Shih (December 17, 1891 to February 24, 1962) was a Chinese literary scholar, philosopher, and diplomat. He held degrees from Cornell and Columbia universities and was later appointed Ambassador of the Republic of China to the U.S. between 1938 and 1942. He then served as Chancellor of Peking University between 1946 and1948. Jiang Dongxiu ...
Your first meeting with your girlfriend’s parents can be nerve-wracking, but it’s a big step in your relationship. It may also signify that your girlfriend is taking your relationship a notch higher from casual dating. But you are probably asking yourself whether your girlfriend’s parents will like you. And will you like them? So how ...
Maintaining a healthy relationship can be challenging, but it’s worth the effort. A healthy relationship with lovers, friends, and family is beneficial. It boosts your mood, mental health, and overall well-being. However, it requires time and dedication. No partnership is perfect, but it should bring you more delight than stress. Ways to maintain a healthy ...
Although you may be poor, you must maintain your character. Mr. Huang is an old friend of mine. I have known him for about 10 years. When I first met him, he worked as a barber for a monthly salary. He was paid rather meagerly, but despite this, every time I went to him for ...
It’s no secret that sarcasm can be a valuable tool in communication. Used sparingly, it can add a touch of humor or levity to a conversation. However, when it comes to marriage, sarcasm can be a destructive force. That’s because sarcasm is often used as a way to belittle or criticize others. Over time, this ...
If you respect others, you’d also want them to treat you back with the same level of respect. It feels good to be treated with regard and appreciation, so we aspire to be respected, whether in our personal or professional lives. However, how exactly do you gain the respect of the people around you? To ...
There have always been bullies for as long as there have been social relationships. Nowadays, more than ever, there are more ways of being bullied than ever, especially with the internet. So, how does one deal with a bully? 5 magic words to deal with a bully In ancient China, people followed a 5-word mentality ...
The family is considered the cornerstone of society due to its contributing role to social stability. However, in today’s society, divorce is commonplace. So just why has this happened? According to surveys on the subject, the number of divorces each year has increased exponentially. Many families have fallen apart, and as a result, children’s education has ...
As parents, not only are you constantly trying to impart and teach your children core life values and lessons, but you are also teaching them how to be kind, along with the golden rules for good behavior. In providing children with life skills and lessons, the development of emotional intelligence is often overlooked. Children naturally ...