How do you handle critiscism

India
January 27, 2007 1:18am CST
what do you feel about criticism? do you consider the motive of the person being critical, or do you just sulk away when you are critiscized
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@albert2412 (1782)
• United States
29 Jan 07
If I think that the other person is really trying to help me improve by offering me constructive criticism than I will listen to what they have to say and consider it. If the other person is just mad at me and just trying to be hurtful then I will just tune them out and ignore what they have to say. The motive of the other person in offering criticism to me is important.
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@imrajesh (1965)
• India
27 Jan 07
i handle criticism by simply listening to the critics at that moment of time. then i think about them later on and i consider the points they have said about me. then if the comments are worthy then i implement it otherwise i don't pay much heed to them. i just think what was the motive behind criticising me. if it was said coz of any selfish motive or if they tried to show me down then i just don't pay much heed to them otherwise i try to evaluate their statements if they carry meaning. i have improved coz of healthy criticism.
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@lonewolfnan (4366)
• Canada
27 Jan 07
I am usually not very good at accepting criticism until I have had a chance to weigh what the person said to see if there is truth in what they said. In generral,people would rather be criticiszed one on one rather then being embarrassed amongst their peers.
@volschenkh (1043)
• South Africa
14 Feb 07
I usually see criticism as an opportunity to make improvements. Sure, there are some people who take a sadistic pleasure in being nasty, but most criticism is genuinely intended to be constructive. I first decide if the critisism is constructive or if it is ill-natured or unfounded. Fighting back, arguing or being disrespectful in the face of constructive criticism serve no purpose except to escalate what may be a minor correction into a major issue. Willingness to accept constructive criticism and act upon it is a sign of maturity and professionalism. I try to put my ego aside. If the criticism has merit, I listen to the feedback objectively and make sure I understand it. I usually consider the options to rectify the situation or resolve the problem. There are many successful businessmen out there who've made mistakes and received criticism, but they proved that they could put their egos aside, assess the situation, take ownership, and come back even stronger. All in all, I dont mind constructive criticism!!!
@MAX1966 (1029)
• Netherlands
14 Feb 07
i try to consider the motive why. but that does not mean i will like it. i dont like criticism. my mother used to criticise,everything i do. and i never get used to that.
@lizeri (533)
• Philippines
9 Apr 07
It depends on the person criticizing. Suppose, there are some who really show concern but there are others that intends to put you down. Well, if ever, I would rather trust the one who has the authority and who is reliable.
@kenug216 (20)
• Indonesia
3 Feb 07
i think is that constructive criticism,it,s ok.In general,people would rather be criticiszed one on one rather than being embarrased amongst their peers.
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
8 Feb 07
I think healthy criticism is OK and should always be welcomed. But when I am criticised for the sake of critiscising, then it goes to heart and pinches. If a person wants to correct you, he will alway criticise you in a polite manner, so that you understand his point without hurting yourself. I more thing I would like to add, how dare people criticise others, are they complete in every respect themselves? I think no one is, so before criticising others, one should see himself. I think, no body likes to be criticised.