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When should I take criticism?
- It’s compassionate: People should give criticism in a way that indicates care for the recipient, and it should come from someone the recipient respects.
- It’s specific: Criticism should target the appropriate elements of the recipient’s performance and offer specific guidance for improvement.
Why you should not criticize people?
It’s so easy to see yourself in a good light and at the same time focus on imperfections of other people. But criticizing people is a complete lose-lose situation that only creates distance, spreads negative energies and causes tensions. Criticism is one of the worst kinds of negative thinking, talking and acting.
What does it mean to take criticism?
Taking criticism is the ability of a person to accept constructive criticisms for improvement, and being able to withstand the pressure of unfair or dispiriting criticisms while motivating himself to work harder and better instead of giving up. Taking criticism is not just about accepting what people say.
Why is it important to criticize?
When people criticize, it can have a fruitful, enriching and constructive effect on the recipient, because new ideas and viewpoints may be generated in trying to solve a problem. People can also be hurt by criticisms, when they experience the criticism as a personal attack.
How can I take better criticism?
Taking Constructive Criticism Like a Champ
- Stop Your First Reaction. At the first sign of criticism, before you do anything—stop.
- Remember the Benefit of Getting Feedback.
- Listen for Understanding.
- Say Thank You.
- Ask Questions to Deconstruct the Feedback.
- Request Time to Follow Up.
What does taking criticism personally mean?
What should we do before we criticize?
Know The Facts Before You Criticize Someone If you make a mistake not only you will feel awful, but you will also risk creating an issue between you and someone who didn’t deserve your wrongful criticism. Ask questions and give the person the opportunity to explain certain aspects of the situation you may not know.