The "middle man"

QTO - Living next door to two difficult and picky neighbors, Ms. H. is almost used to arguing and finding fault with each other, and she also accidentally becomes the "middle person".

One day, Mr. Q. came over and said to her as if pouring water on her:

- Look, Mr. P. is so thoughtless! After burning the votive paper, he never pours out the water or cleans it up, but always lets the smoke and dust fly all over other people's houses. My house is full of dust.

- Ms. H. chose her words carefully: Mr. P. didn't do it on purpose, many times I saw him clean up. Sometimes, it's due to carelessness that that happens, I will find a way to give him advice so he can learn from his mistakes...

- Another time, it was Mr. P's turn: You see, Mr. Q's family is really heartless. Mrs. Van in our neighborhood was sick, everyone went to visit, ask about her, and encourage her. Only Mr. Q's family was indifferent and indifferent. What kind of neighbors are they?

Ms. H. was the one who explained: Ms. Van has been sick for more than just a day or two, she has been hospitalized every month. I saw Mr. Q.'s wife come to visit and encourage her several times. We women often go out together, so sometimes you don't know... After listening, Mr. P. realized he had misspoken so he quietly returned home.

And there are many daily problems and nitpicks, when the people involved always only look at the shortcomings of others, Ms. H. is an objective and moderate person. Her tactfulness always reminds everyone of the saying that our grandparents often say: "One patience, nine kindnesses"; "Sell distant relatives to buy close neighbors" so the small neighborhood is always peaceful, big problems can be turned into small ones...

Thinking about it, from family and neighborhood matters to social matters, the person in the middle must always be tactful and know how to listen to harmonize. If they can do so, they will be the silent, sustainable “bridges” that make life easier.

Minh Tuyet

Source: https://baoquangtri.vn/van-hoa/202509/nguoi-dung-giua-b1c4355/