“Tsze-kung asked, saying, ‘Is there one word which may serve as a rule of practice for all one’s life?’ The Master said, ‘Is not reciprocity such a word? What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.’”
While this "golden rule" is easy to understand, I find it also runs the risk of being oversimplified or misapplied. Too often, we interpret it simply as "don't do things that make others unhappy," ignoring the diversity of personal preferences, cultural backgrounds, and practical needs. I have been in the division of projects, because I hate "being rushed", I think others also hate "rushing", resulting in the delay of the task, and ultimately everyone. It can be seen that "what you don't want" is not necessarily equivalent to the real needs of the other party. Making the Golden Rule work requires more active communication and empathy, rather than simply applying our own standards to others.