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P.T. 巴纳姆:奋斗与胜利·补录 143

P.T. 巴纳姆《奋斗与胜利》· Struggles and Triumphs · 领导

Not foreseeing this when I first stepped into the expectant circle and announced in a matter of fact way that a committee of ladies had decided upon the baby of Mrs. So and So as entitled to the leading prize, I was ill-prepared for the storm of indignation that arose on every side. Ninety-nine disappointed, and as they thought, deeply injured, mothers made common cause and pronounced the successful little one the meanest, homeliest baby in the lot, and roundly abused me and my committee for our stupidity and partiality. “Very well, ladies,” said I in the first instance, “select a committee of your own and I will give another $100 prize to the baby you shall pronounce to be the best specimen.” This was only throwing oil upon flame; the ninety-nine confederates were deadly enemies from the moment and no new babies were presented in competition for the second prize. Thereafter, I took good care to send in a written report and did not attempt to announce the prize in person.

出处: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50115
定位:Additional excerpt 143 · 核对日期:2026-10-19 · 核验:短摘录

白话

巴纳姆第一次亲自宣布获奖婴儿时,没想到其他99位母亲会愤怒,她们联合起来攻击获奖婴儿和评委。他提议让她们自己选评委再设一个奖,结果火上浇油,没人再参赛。后来他改为书面报告,不再亲自宣布。这说明处理公众情绪要谨慎,避免当面引发冲突。

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巴纳姆在自传中回忆婴儿比赛颁奖时引发的风波,以及他从中吸取的教训。

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当你需要宣布一个让人失望的结果时,如何减少冲突?

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