Being Too Considerate Can Lead to Disadvantage =============== Myanmar's society is built upon a culture that values mutual help, reciprocal respect, and especially "Aanar-dat-hmu" (a sense of consideration or reluctance to cause inconvenience to others). This is indeed a positive quality that unites our social communities and makes them warm. However, in today's world, where the globe has become like a small village and technology has blurred the lines between a person's private and public life, relying solely on "being considerate" is no longer enough. This is where the importance of "Personal Boundary (PB)" comes to the forefront. In the Myanmar community, setting a Personal Boundary is often misinterpreted and labeled as "lacking social graces," "inconsiderate," or even "rude." However, the absence of a strong Personal Boundary not only causes short-term mental distress but is also like an open invi...
Notes and Thoughts of Ko Agga @ Aung Myo Lwin