Adam Smith, the author of The Wealth of Nations, believed that “empathy is an intellectual activity that takes into account circumstances, motives, luck, social status, and human character of the person.” The moment we blame another person’s actions, we examine the appropriateness of those actions. Adequacy is a state of neither excess nor understatement. If everyone else thinks a person is bad but I advocate for that person by saying, “I can understand,” then I approve of their actions. This situation is called “mutual sympathy.” In our lives, we can be egocentric in some cases and relation-centric in others. The more mutual sympathy exists, the more relationship-oriented our thinking becomes. Both too much and too little can lead to tiredness or dissatisfaction. Pursuing happiness means finding this adequacy. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”
Shop owners showcase products based on their preferences within the retail distribution sector. A customer’s preferences mirror those of the owner through careful selection. The owner subsequently modifies the products to resell, concentrating on those that perform well. Essentially, the distribution business stems from the alignment of business owners and customers. This ongoing synchronization determines the project’s success, relying on how consent is understood. The retail distribution business depends on collaboration between the owner and the customer. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”