Five ancient wise men teach you how to read people's minds

Knowing people and reading their minds is a science. The communication between wise men is in the subtle words and deeds. Often such experience can only be gained after the accumulation of time and the lessons of practice. The more you know how to recognize people and read their minds, the more likely you are to gain the upper hand in the game. Let's take a look at what valuable advice the five great sages of ancient times have left us on recognizing people.

Zhuge Liang

Ask him about right and wrong and observe his intentions.

To judge whether a person is worthy of reuse, you must first understand his position and views. Anyone who is unclear and ambiguous on major issues of right and wrong should never be entrusted with important tasks. Because this kind of person is used to changing with the wind and has no stability.

Wait for it and observe its trustworthiness by taking action.

It means to agree on something with the other party to see whether he can do what he says and whether he is trustworthy. "If one does not keep his word, he is not worthy of trust." If a person does not keep his word, he is not worthy of others' trust. Therefore, whether a person is honest or not does not lie in what he says, but in what he does. Facts speak louder than words, so it is wise to listen to what he says and observe what he does.

Lü Buwei

Use joy to test his perseverance; use fear to test his persistence.

When someone is happy, you can see his or her self-control and integrity, and whether he or she is getting carried away.

In the face of fear, we can see whether the other party can persevere to the end, whether he can take responsibility and be a real hero.

Sima Guang

When it comes to selecting people, if you can't get a sage, then try to get a gentleman. It's better to get a fool than a villain.

When selecting talents, if you cannot find a sage or a gentleman to appoint, it is better to get a fool than a villain.

Because a gentleman holds his talent and uses it for good, while a villain holds his talent and uses it for evil. If one has the ability to do good, he can do good everywhere; but if one relies on the ability to do evil, he will do all kinds of evil.

Although a fool wants to do evil, he can still be controlled because he lacks wisdom and strength. The villain has enough schemes and tricks to do evil, and has enough power to commit violence, just like a vicious tiger with wings, which can cause great harm!

Jiang Ziya

Tell him a difficult situation to see his courage; get him drunk to see his attitude.

Asking questions and asking the other party to answer can show the other party's language communication ability.

Asking the other person in-depth questions can show his ability to respond.