Studies have shown that social relationships are good for people’s health while lonely people have poor brain function and health. The quality of a relationship is more important than its quantity. All this suggests that good relationships make people happier and healthier.

Part 1 The five principles of interpersonal communication

Interpersonal interaction needs to follow the five principles for interpersonal communication:

1. The principle of equality and respect

Equality is the principle in our heart while respect is an explicit behavior. Only when we truly believe we are equal can we behave in a respectful way.

2. The principle of sincerity

People like to be close to those who are sincere. Only by being frank can we gain the sincerity of others. Sincerity is conducive to establishing a sense of security and trust.

3. The principle of mutual benefit

In essence, interpersonal communication is a social exchange. In interpersonal communication, many things can be exchanged, such as experience, money, emotions, services, etc. Therefore we must have the courage to show the resources we have and be ready to help others.

4. The principle of tolerance

"To err is human." Therefore, we should be tolerant and forgive others' mistakes, so that we can get others' forgiveness when we make mistakes. Tolerance can reduce friction and enhance friendship in interpersonal communication.

5. The principle of moderation

When communicating with others, we should maintain a degree of moderation in the aspects of tolerance, respect, humor and distance. For example, blind tolerance may make the other person become insatiable while being too close may deprive the other person of personal space.

Part2 The law of human interaction: the platinum rule

The Platinum Rule says: "Treat others as they want you to treat them."

1. Focus on the needs of the other person

The Platinum Rule advocates that we should focus on others’ needs, put ourselves in others’ shoes, adjust our behavior, in order to make others comfortable. All those behaviors can make others identify with us and facilitate our interpersonal interaction.

2. Expose yourself

When communicating with us, others also need to know our needs and our preferable way of communication. Therefore, we should learn to properly "expose ourselves" and let others know more about our likes and dislikes, so as to promote positive interaction.

Concluding remarks：

Interpersonal communication is a road to happiness.

Though the epidemic can widen the physical distance between us, it cannot break the link between our hearts.

I hope that we can promote our sense of happiness

through positive interpersonal interaction.