II. Acting in Society
As I begin this part of the discussion, I will explore various contexts without adhering to a strict order.
- Gaining Favor with a Friend
- Identifying Mutual Friends
- Gaining Esteem and Reputation
- Finding More Time for Business
- Acquiring Gravity
- Reading and Writing
- Giving Gifts and Favors
- Asking for Things
- Admonishing
- Avoiding Deception
- Preserving Health
- Avoiding Envy
- Uncovering Secrets
- Discerning Intentions
- Avoiding Offense
- Encouraging Action
- Acquiring Prudence
- Acting Cautiously
- Getting Rid of an Unwelcome Guest
- Conversing with Others
- Joking
- Avoiding Ambushes
- Managing Wealth
- Gaining and Conferring Offices
- Responding to Requests
- Managing Emotions
- Feasting
- Avoiding Losses
- Acting in a Novel Way
- Negotiating Shrewdly
- Covering Mistakes
- Stirring Hatred Against the Wicked
- Dissolving Friendships
- Praising Others
- Preventing Someone from Declining a Duty
- Controlling Anger
- Fleeing
- Punishing and Correcting
- Quelling a Sedition
- Being Praised
- Maintaining Inner Peace
- Disregarding Criticism
- Acquiring Dexterity in Acting
- Averting Suspicion
- Deposing the Wicked
- Traveling
- Avoiding Vain Pursuits
- Arguing and Correcting
- Managing Emotions
- Avoiding Lending Money
- Arriving at the Truth
- Accusing
- Being Accused
- Visiting Provinces
- Reading Speculative Books