Ms Euny Hong the author of the book is of Korean origin. She moved from US to Korea at the age of 12 to do her schooling and later came back to US to do her B.A. in Philosophy from Yale University and pursued Journalism as a career.
She was interviewed by France 24, an international news channel. (https://youtu.be/Y0ImdHF3kZk). Here she speaks eloquently on the book with the anchor.
Nunchi (noon-chee): 'eye measure', or the subtle art of gauging other people's thoughts and feelings to build harmony, trust and connection.
She lucidly explains the 8 rules of Nunchi with examples and quiz questions.
Rule-1: First empty your mind. Clear your mind of preconceptions in order to observe with discernment.
Rule-2: Be aware of the Nunchi Observer Effect. When you enter a room you change the room.
Rule-3: If you just arrived in the room, remember that everyone else has been there longer than you. Watch them closely to gain information.
Rule-4: Never pass up a good opportunity to shut up. If you wait long enough and listen carefully, most of your questions will be answered without you having to say a word.
Rule-5: Manner exist for a reason. Respect the cultures.
Rule-6: Read between the lines. People do not always say what they think and it is their prerogative. Do not just go for the spoken words but look at the combination of words and the body language to make a sense of what is being conveyed by the speaker.
Rule-7: If you cause harm even i n i n t e n t i o n a l l y, it is sometimes as bad as if you'd caused it intentionally. So do exercise caution and be sensible.
Rule-8: Be quick and nimble. Speed matters most in quick Nunchi.
Nunchi is perhaps the most important skill you will ever learn- a skill that gets to the core of being human.
With practice one can master the art of Nunchi.
I liked the Mantra given by Author:
Observe, observe, observe; listen, listen, listen.
Human beings are blessed with two eyes, two ears and one mouth.
Observe & listen twice as much or more as we speak.
The book ends with notes and off course the acknowledgement.
The book is for all those who want to excel in their life. Highly recommended as a self help book.
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