Am i too sensitive?

@lady1993 (27225)
Philippines
July 23, 2012 5:27am CST
I worked on a project, user interface for 8 hours, more or less and then one of my group mates decided to not use what i made since he said it looked ugly. He usually says harsh things like that.. so i am kind of used to it..he is too frank. But it would be nice if he also thins of others' feelings.
12 responses
@se7enthbird (8307)
• Philippines
25 Jul 12
there are people who are really frank. but frank and mean is a different issue. if he is just being frank then i dont think there is wrong with that. but when he usually says harsh words that is being mean. you need to stand up and say whats on your mind when you know that he is being mean. when he is frank then that means you can learn from the mistake or you can progress on what he said. but when he is mean... mean people thinks they are superior in every way. so you need to tell them frankly as well. being frank is not bad . approach him in a nice way that you will not be as mean as him.
@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
24 Jul 12
What about his?? He got the better one?? It is a bit difficult if you guys don't plan the project very well. Letting everyone do the same project and then comparing will end up like this at the end when only one out of many choice will be selected. If you are the one who made it then the decision is make the new one neglecting yours than it is not fair. It such a waste of time, energy and idea if they just ignore yours. I will feel sad too if I am in your place.
@Zhizho (1350)
• Indonesia
23 Jul 12
I think you need their objectif reason. it must be something reason for decided that what you have made was look ugly. I think all of you have to be professional to working as a group. Don't decided something because subjectif reason. so it does not matter to ask her or them about the reason and open mind to accept their critic or correction.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
23 Jul 12
I don't think that you are sensitive. It just proves that you are human and that you have feelings. It's a pretty normal thing we all feel when someone rejects us or our works. In the corporate world, we need to learn to be tough and a little insensitive sometimes.
23 Jul 12
No, you are not too sensitive. All of us become vulnerable sometimes. But I guess what you need is to train yourself to be strong. You said, he always says harsh things like that so make yourself get used to it. That is his personlities and you cannot change him. Learn how to dance with the music and don't be bothered so much with the things he says on you. Don't take it too personal, it's all about work plus his personality is really like that. I'm not saying this to tolerate what he is doing, I know it isn't right also to say harsh things to officemate even if it is true, but my point is that is his personlity. If he is too hard to please then let him feel that way. As long as your doing your best the problem is not you.
• India
23 Jul 12
Oh not at all. As you described in your post I do not see anything like you being over sensitive. May be you are asking this question because you are used to his attitude. I also have some friends who are exactly of same nature as you described, though I haven't had as bad experiences with them but I have seen them getting too rude on others. They are to direct to get their words digested. It is very rarely liked by others. That is not a good conduct otherwise.
@Zhizho (1350)
• Indonesia
23 Jul 12
I think you need their objectif reason. it must be something reason for decided that what you have made was look ugly. I think all of you have to be professional to working as a group. Don't decided something because subjectif reason. so it does not matter to ask her or them about the reason and open mind to accept their critic or correction.
@nixxx05 (309)
23 Jul 12
Better to talk to your group mate. I think he would understand you because of his attitude (frank, straight, too forward). Don't just sit there and accept what he is saying. Sometimes, he would think that his words is okay with you.
@Raine38 (12257)
• United States
23 Jul 12
Sometimes people get hurt not by the words but by the manner it was said (is it malicious, or ladden with suspicion, that sort of thing). Its okay to feel bad when your hard work wasn't acknowledged or even appreciated. If it really bothers you, you can tell him in a nice way that its affecting you badly (nice words, don't go down on his level of using hurtful words). But its your decision. Someday, somehow, someone will come along and give him something back that will make him realize he should watch his words.
@nia1023 (134)
23 Jul 12
if he is like that from the beginning then he might just be speaking his mind. But if there are more people being offended by what he is saying then it might be a time to call him on it.
@iola2012 (172)
• Philippines
23 Jul 12
If it is work related, it is fine some people give constructive criticisms. As they said, we can't please everybody. People tend to be that way, for you to check what is really went wrong. Better yet, you can asked them directly about it. Things happen, I experienced that kind of scenario.
@doronk69 (91)
• Israel
23 Jul 12
That's ok you have your feelings, but maybe you taking it a little to harsh.. Ask other friends to tell you the truth about what it and if you get more comment like that then just try to improve yourself for the next time..