The biggest communication mistake? Thinking you’re nice—while you’re really forcing your way on someone else.
One day, Fox invited Stork to dinner to “strengthen their friendship.” But Fox was petty.
He served a fragrant soup on a completely flat plate.
Fox, with his long tongue, licked it up easily—delighted.
Stork, with her long, pointed beak, could only stand there and watch.
Not one drop.
Fox smirked:
“Why aren’t you eating? It’s so good!”
Stork smiled politely, said nothing, and went home with an empty stomach.
A few days later, Stork invited Fox back for dinner. 🦊
This time, Stork served the food in a tall jar with a long neck and a very narrow opening.
Stork slipped her beak in and ate calmly.
Fox tried and tried, but his short snout couldn’t reach anything.
He stood there drooling, helpless.
Then Stork said gently:
“Don’t be upset, Fox. I’m just hosting you the same way you hosted me.”
THE “PLATINUM RULE” OF COMMUNICATION:
• Beyond the “Golden Rule”:
The Golden Rule says: “Treat others the way you want to be treated.”
Fox did exactly that—he liked flat plates, so he served a flat plate… and failed.
• The Platinum Rule:
“Treat others the way THEY want to be treated.”
Kindness without understanding is just control in disguise. ✨
• The logic of respect:
Every stable relationship runs on reciprocity.
If you design a “game” where only you have the advantage,
sooner or later, they’ll design a different game—one that removes you from it.
MESSAGE:
Wisdom isn’t about being more clever than other people.
It’s about respecting their differences—without making your “good intentions” their burden.
Source: Motivational Quotes
