Self-Praise

Chen HengqingNanhai Publication Company · ChinaSep 2023

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Word count: 1.1K words
Chapters: 2

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Summary

This book is Self-Praise by Chen Hengqing.

Editor's review

Self-Praise examines self-praise, a common yet subtle behavior. Chen Hengqing approaches the question of tact in interpersonal communication in a plain style. The book's value lies in turning an everyday phenomenon into a topic for reflection: why people need to praise themselves, when self-praise makes others uncomfortable, and how to present oneself without losing sincerity. It is less a success-manual of self-promotion than a mirror that lets readers observe others while reconsidering their own habits of expression. Concise and compact, it suits reading one chapter in spare moments and then pausing to think. It can be read on the commute, in the half hour before sleep, or as a reminder before a team discussion. For those troubled by tact and hoping to improve the quality of communication, it offers a gentle frame of reference; readers who prefer systematic theory or case studies may find the argument insufficiently dense. Treat it as a starting point rather than a conclusion and take notes alongside your own experience for a more substantial gain.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Working readers hoping to improve everyday communication and tact
General readers interested in self-presentation in interpersonal relations
Readers who enjoy short essays and light reading
Team managers and teachers seeking material for self-reflection

Not a good fit for

Specialist readers expecting systematic psychological theory or empirical research
Literary fans who prefer long narratives or strong plots
Practical readers hoping for a checklist of specific social techniques

Reading tips

After each section, recall a recent instance of self-praise and note it briefly.
Read in fragments on the commute or before sleep; no need to finish in one sitting.
Exchange views with friends afterward and test your expressive habits through their perspective.
Use the book's ideas as questions rather than standard answers, and question as you read.

About the publisher

Nanhai Publication Company China · Founded in 1988

Nanhai Publication Company is a comprehensive publisher known for its literature and arts titles, covering fields such as classical poetry, martial arts fiction, and folk literature. Judging from the more than 1,600 books in the database, the company has released classical poetic works including the Nineteen Old Poems and the Nine Songs, as well as multiple volumes of Huanzhulouzhu's series The Swordsmen of Mount Shu, along with related writings by authors such as Guan Hanqing, Qu Yuan, Zuo Si, and Wang Zhihuan. Its publishing character lies in balancing the organization of classic texts with the dissemination of popular literature, placing poetry anthologies alongside long martial arts novels and presenting a relatively diverse literary profile. Public information is limited, and further details about its editorial practices and series planning remain to be supplemented.

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FAQ

Is this a theoretical work or a collection of essays?

The available information indicates that the book is by Chen Hengqing, concise in length, and approaches its subject through everyday phenomena, making it closer to essayistic discussion than systematic theory. It does not rely on large amounts of data or experiments and focuses on offering angles for reflection, so it suits light reading rather than academic reference.

Can I understand it without prior reading in communication?

Yes. The book discusses self-praise as everyday experience in plain language with no specialist threshold. Readers need no prior grasp of psychology or communication concepts, only their own observations of life. Simple note-taking will deepen understanding.

Will reading it directly improve my social performance?

The book aims more to provoke thought than to provide an action checklist, so do not expect immediate technique-level results. Its role is to help readers notice the timing and tact of self-praise and form self-reminders. Real change still requires practice and feedback; it is better treated as a starting point.

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About the author

Chen Hengqing Author · Chinese · 1844–1920

Chen Hengqing (1844–1920), courtesy name Zijiu, was a native of Weixian in Shandong (present-day Weicheng District, Weifang). A late Qing official and scholar, he passed the provincial examination in 1873 and the metropolitan examination in 1886. He served successively as a secretary in the Ministry of Works, rising through the Waterways, Construction, and Colonization Departments, and later held posts as Supervising Censor of the Ministry of War, Investigating Censor of the Henan Circuit, and Chief Supervising Censor. In 1908 he was appointed prefect of Jinzhou. He retired at sixty and wrote works including Jianshu Xian Notes (also known as Jili Qingtan) and Unofficial Gleanings of the Late Qing. His extant writings are considerable, with 154 titles held in our collection, many drawing on folk literature and Eastern philosophy. They touch on modern upheavals such as the militia conflicts, the Boxer movement, and the Nian rebels, as well as rural tales and social types like foxes and swindlers, and social issues such as Manchu-Han differences, bearing the documentary flavor of note-style historiography. Public information is limited, and his literary standing and influence await further study.