Why is this the case? Because most leaders prefer to hear about achievements and do not like to hear about problems. So what kind of leaders do not like to hear about problems? They are the ones with an unrealistic style. Shen Teng has vividly portrayed this in his skit during the Spring Festival Gala, so there’s no need to elaborate further.
Leaders are supposed to be the main drivers of problem-solving. Without their coordination, many issues are difficult to resolve. If all leaders develop a habit of only wanting to hear about achievements and not about problems, it will inevitably encourage those below them to cater to their preferences, highlighting achievements while glossing over or omitting problems altogether. Over time, this leads to a culture of deception, where serious public issues go unresolved, upper management remains unaware, lower management fails to report, and the common people have channels but dare not speak out. So who will come to the rescue? In the end, it is the lowest levels that suffer.
Additionally, some people enjoy singing praises, and I have summarized the following three reasons:
First, a lack of independent thinking ability. When the mainstream sings praises, they follow suit; when the mainstream criticizes, they join in the criticism. Their minds are like a racetrack for others, lacking both analytical and judgment skills.
Second, psychological satisfaction. They gain psychological fulfillment from the process of singing praises, expressing their identification with the group and gaining collective recognition, which in turn enhances their self-esteem and confidence.
Third, the influence of slave mentality. By expressing praise, they demonstrate submission to the rulers. This cultural gene has been deeply ingrained in their hearts, sometimes even becoming an unintentional habitual expression. This has nothing to do with how many books they have read or what degrees they have obtained.
After all, I am also human, and I have my own small interests, but this does not prevent me from speaking some truths and facts within the legal framework. I call this moderate realism. Criticism is not the goal; social progress is the goal. The aim is for no one to suffer injustice, and ultimately, the hope is that each of us enjoys our rightful rights and freedoms.