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Malcolm Gladwell: Interpretation by others

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We assume that strangers are honest. We mistakenly believe that we can learn about them through their facial expressions, behavior, and tone of voice. We fail to see the world they inhabit. If you misunderstand a stranger using this strategy, conflict is inevitable. *The Interpretation of Others* is a book about communication and understanding. It reveals the errors we commit when dealing with strangers and the tragic consequences that result from them, and proposes a correction of these strategies. Why are we so clumsy at understanding others? The police arrest the "innocent," and judges release the "guilty." Trusted diplomats sell "secrets" to other countries, and promising fund managers defraud investors. From crimes where damage was amplified by missing immediate clues, to verdicts where suspects were swapped, and routine traffic checks that led to death, Malcolm Gladwell presents various examples of how we fell into tragedy by mistakenly believing we knew people we did not. Through such examples, it points out the errors committed when interacting with others, identifies the reasons in human nature and social norms, and suggests ways to approach the truth about others.

Korean title: 타인의 해석

Korean author: 말콤 글래드웰

Korean publisher: 김영사

ISBN-13: 9788934985747

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WI*******************
April 17, 2026

It makes us think a lot about how dangerous the illusion that we know others is, and about our attitude toward understanding strangers.

CS******
June 15, 2020

I bought this book due to the author's fame and recommendations from various celebrities on YouTube, but perhaps because it doesn't align with Korean sensibilities, it was difficult to read. I suspect that those giving it five stars are part of a review panel. There are many examples of people being misjudged in recent problematic situations in the U.S., but even after reading the whole book, I still don't know what to do about it. The main theme seems to be that you cannot judge a person based

WO******
April 23, 2020

Malcolm Gladwell is the greatest writer. When reading his books, the reader feels as if they are the genius themselves, rather than the writer. Oh Woon-ki

NA****
April 11, 2020

How can I distinguish whether the person in front of me is an enemy or an ally? Can I express friendliness without an ounce of fear when meeting a stranger? How much effort have I actually put into understanding others? Amidst these ceaseless questions, I began reading Malcolm Gladwell's new book. I was bewildered by the fact that I had become shy around strangers at some point. I, who used to make friends quickly and lead groups since childhood, have started to fear others as I have grown

HN******
April 6, 2020

My first thought upon receiving the book was, "Wow, it's thick," and my next thought was, "The texture of the cover is so good." Last year, I read *Me and Others* for a school class, and it was the most difficult book I have ever read in my life. To be honest, I did flinch when I saw the title. How difficult would this one be? *Me and Others* was even small, but this one is so thick... Strangely enough, though I'm not sure if it's a coincidence, the cover of *Me and Others* was green, and this

GP******
April 3, 2020

The first part of this book begins with a minor argument between Sandra Bland, a Black female driver, and Encinia, a white male police officer. Sandra was stopped by Encinia for violating traffic laws by failing to use her turn signal; a small argument ensued between the two, leading to Sandra's arrest. Three days later, she committed suicide in the holding cell. What exactly happened between them to cause such a tragedy? What errors in judgment and misunderstandings regarding a stranger drove

WH****
March 28, 2020

Good book... please pay a little more attention to the packaging. The content is good, but it is upsetting when a book I want to keep for a long time arrives like this...

IM****
March 19, 2020

Malcolm Gladwell, a world-renowned management thinker and author of the global bestseller *Outliers*, has returned after six years. It reportedly became a bestseller immediately upon publication and was also selected as "Book of the Year" by various media outlets. This book reveals the errors we make when dealing with strangers and the tragic consequences that result from them, while also offering strategies for the future. Why do we fail to notice when a stranger lies to our face? Why is it

CR*****
March 19, 2020

World-renowned management thinker Malcolm Gladwell has returned with a new book. Having found *Outliers* and *The Tipping Point* quite interesting, his clear writing style and resolute message remain memorable. Appearing with a new story after six years, he focuses on "others." *The Interpretation of Others*, which offers advice on how to understand others in his signature powerful tone, provides a spine-chilling experience the more you read. This is because it uses real-life examples to

KS****
March 14, 2020

'Communication and Understanding': “We assume that strangers are honest. We mistakenly believe that we can learn about them through their facial expressions, behavior, or tone of voice. We fail to see the world they belong to. If we misunderstand strangers using these strategies, conflict is inevitable.” #InterpretationOfTheOthers is a book about the preconceptions we hold about ourselves when interacting with strangers. (Original title: Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the

말콤 글래드웰: 타인의 해석
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