Chinese tradition treats communication as morally significant, not merely practically useful. How you communicate reflects and shapes your character. Proper communication isn’t just effective communication — it’s virtuous communication.
This comes from Confucian traditions that place speech within ethical frameworks. Communicating honestly, appropriately, and in ways that maintain relationships is a moral duty, not just a useful strategy. People who deceive, communicate inappropriately, or damage relationships through their words are morally judged, not merely found ineffective.
This elevates communication from instrumental skill to ethical practice. When communicating, consider not just what achieves your immediate goals but whether your communication methods are worthy of the person you want to be.
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