Don't isolate yourself completely.

(Baonghean) - It seems that the matter…

What's making you hesitate?

- Yes, it's a little difficult to say because I'm a bit hesitant about whether or not to say it. Because…

- Why?

- If I don't say it, I'll feel uneasy, but if I do say it...

- Otherwise, it might be perceived as wavering, as lacking confidence… and those are precisely…

- That's a manifestation of "self-evolution" and "self-transformation," sir!

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- You're worrying too much! If we speak honestly and sincerely with a pure heart and a constructive spirit, even if something isn't right or accurate, no one will blame us or misjudge us!

"Since you've said that, I feel reassured. The reason is this, sir: for the past week, I've been to several places investigating the implementation of the Resolution on combating degradation, 'self-evolution,' and 'self-transformation,' and then..."

- The results weren't as expected, were they?

- Exactly! Wherever you go, as soon as you bring up the issue, people immediately come up with all sorts of excuses to evade or avoid it. Those who are close to you will be blunt, saying: "You can investigate anything else you want, but please give us a little more time on that particular matter."

- And what do they say in places where they're not close?

- They flatly refused, citing busy meetings and work commitments as reasons for not being able to meet the request. Especially in places where problems were arising, their refusal was very subtle but extremely firm.

- This phenomenon is neither new nor rare, sir. For a long time, people have complained about the near inability to access information and matters related to self-criticism and criticism within Party organizations at various agencies, units, and localities. As a result, any attempt to speak out or promote this extremely important and necessary work is futile. Everywhere you go, you encounter invisible but very difficult-to-break barriers.

- It seems people are hesitant to "air their dirty laundry" and prefer to keep things private, sir!

- Being frank and openly acknowledging our strengths and weaknesses so that everyone can know and contribute constructive opinions objectively to promote our strengths and overcome our weaknesses is not a bad thing at all. Not to mention, it creates a positive effect on public opinion, increasing the trust and responsibility of the masses in the Party's building and rectification efforts, so why should we avoid it? We need to change our perspective here; we shouldn't be so "closed off" in that way!

Phuc Vinh