Every time I hear someone in the livestream finish a self-satisfied song, then add a line like “Thanks for listening,” I’m pretty speechless—really want to call them out on the spot. People can be ignorant, but it’s not appropriate to publicly flaunt your ignorance in front of a large crowd.
“Listening” is a form of respect from a subordinate to a superior, or from a younger person to an elder—like how I listen to my teachers’ teachings, or how we listen to experts’ talks.
When you say to someone, “Thanks for listening,” you’re essentially placing yourself in a higher position—conveying the vibe of “I’m putting it out there, and you’re coming to listen with respect,” putting the audience in the role of “reverently sitting in” to hear you.
When you belt out songs in a livestream, whether or not you’ve reached the KTV bystander standard, or whether your singing is how astonishing—it’s at least an equal, recreational setting. The audience is here to unwind and relax, not to “reverently listen” to your performance. Right?
Don’t forget: the Chinese nation has always regarded humility as a virtue.
#直播间
“Listening” is a form of respect from a subordinate to a superior, or from a younger person to an elder—like how I listen to my teachers’ teachings, or how we listen to experts’ talks.
When you say to someone, “Thanks for listening,” you’re essentially placing yourself in a higher position—conveying the vibe of “I’m putting it out there, and you’re coming to listen with respect,” putting the audience in the role of “reverently sitting in” to hear you.
When you belt out songs in a livestream, whether or not you’ve reached the KTV bystander standard, or whether your singing is how astonishing—it’s at least an equal, recreational setting. The audience is here to unwind and relax, not to “reverently listen” to your performance. Right?
Don’t forget: the Chinese nation has always regarded humility as a virtue.
#直播间