"For a long time, we have been educated to be ""obedient"", but are tested by our ways of speaking. This is embarrassing. What we learn is not expression-oriented, but others' view of us is expression-based. And speaking the most direct way of expression is not valued, this is embarrassing.
What is embarrassing also brings the opportunity. Besides, in all the factors bringing success, compared with background, opportunity, energy, intelligence, will, character, what we can control the most is actually the little thing of speaking.
In the modern society with complicated interpersonal relationships and fast-paced learning and working environment, it asks us to apply the way of speaking well more wisely and scientifically. 一直以来,我们以“听话”的方式被教育,却又以“说话”的方式被考核,这很尴尬。我们所学的东西无不以“表达”为指向,他人对我们的看法也几乎都以“表达”为依据,可是作为最直接表达方式的“说话”,却始终处于极其边缘的地位,这也很尴尬。 尴尬之所在,正是机会所在。况且,在成功所需要的一切因素里,相较于出身、机遇、精力、智力、意志品质,我们最能控制的,其实就是“说话”这件小事。 现代社会高度竞争的复杂人际关系,快节奏的学习和工作环境,要求我们有更加智慧、更有锐气、更强调科学性与可操作性的“好好说话”之道。"
Written by prominent debaters from popular China show 《奇葩说》. Unfortunately, I found this book a mess to read. It has good content, but they are all over the place and disorganised, making it difficult for the reader to consolidate the learning points. To me, the gold standard for this genre is still 蔡康永's 说话之道.