In the busy city, Li Ming is an ordinary office worker, but he has an unusual emotional intelligence. He always manages delicate moments in relationships in a skillful way that is admirable. On this day, he encountered an episode that tested his emotional intelligence.
Beginning: Sudden red envelopes
On a weekend afternoon, the sun shone through the curtains on Li Ming's desk, and he was buried in a pile of papers. Suddenly, the phone screen lit up, and a WeChat message popped up. It was one of his customers, Mr. Zhang, who sent a red envelope with the words "Thank you Li Ming for your hard work, a little red envelope, not a tribute".
Li Ming chuckled in his heart. He knew that the weight of this red envelope was not light, and accepting it meant some kind of default exchange, and it might seem unkind if he didn't accept it. He fell into a brief moment of contemplation.
Inner Monologues: A Test of Emotional Intelligence
"What can I do?" Li Ming pondered in his heart, "It seems too blunt to refuse directly, and it violates his own principles if he accepts it." He recalled an article he had read about how to refuse unnecessary gifts without hurting the feelings of the other person. He decided to try that way.
Clever reply
Li Ming took a deep breath, tapped his fingers quickly on the screen, and replied with a message:
"Mr. Zhang, thank you so much! I am happier to receive your approval than I am to receive any red envelope. As you know, I have always regarded my work as my responsibility, and it is my greatest pleasure to be able to serve you. This red envelope, you better keep it for the next time we have tea together, come and 'bribe' me, haha! We look forward to more cooperation with you and create more value together. ”
After sending the message, Li Ming let out a long sigh of relief, feeling like he had completed a small adventure.
Mr. Zhang's reaction
After a while, Mr. Zhang's reply came: "Haha, Li Ming, you are such a wonderful person!" I love your honesty and straightforwardness. Okay, next time we have tea together, I'll 'bribe' you again." Keep up the good work and look forward to more cooperation from us! ”
Li Ming looked at the screen of his mobile phone, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. He knew that he not only skillfully rejected the red envelope, but also further consolidated his relationship with Mr. Zhang.
The confusion of colleagues
The news quickly spread in the office. Colleagues cast admiring glances at Li Ming, and some privately asked him for advice on how to deal with similar situations.
"Li Ming, how did you do it? Not only rejected the red envelope, but also made Mr. Zhang so happy? A colleague asked curiously.
Li Ming smiled and said, "Actually, there is no secret, just express your feelings sincerely and respect the other party's intentions." Each of us has our own principles and bottom lines, and the key is to stick to them without embarrassing or offending the other person. ”
When colleagues heard this, they nodded yes one after another, secretly admiring Li Ming's emotional intelligence and wisdom in life.
More challenges
As time went on, Li Ming encountered more and more challenges in the workplace. But he has always been able to cope in a highly emotionally intelligent way, whether it is rejecting unnecessary gifts or dealing with complex relationships, he is at ease.
His reputation gradually spread in the company, and he became a recognized "emotional intelligence master". Whenever someone encounters a difficult problem, he will think of consulting Li Ming, and he is always willing to share his experience and experience.
The end of the counterattack
A few years later, Li Ming has gone from an ordinary office worker to an excellent manager. His high emotional intelligence has not only helped him earn the respect of his colleagues and clients, but has also allowed him to achieve significant results in his career.
At one of the company's annual meetings, Li Ming delivered a speech as a special guest. He stood on the stage, facing many colleagues and leaders, and shared his experience:
"In these times of challenges and opportunities, emotional intelligence is often more important than IQ. It is not just a skill, but also an attitude, an ability to respect and understand others. Remember, every interaction with someone is an opportunity to exercise your emotional intelligence. Treat everyone with sincerity and respect, and you will find that the world will be a better place because of your emotional intelligence. ”
The audience applauded thunderously. Li Ming knows that this is not only a recognition of his speech, but also the best testimony of his counterattack on life with high emotional intelligence over the years. In this world of love and wisdom, he will continue to use his emotional intelligence to write more stories of growth and success.