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Do
you handle criticism well?It depends on where it's coming from. If it's coming from my
boss, who doesn't like me very well anyway, I'd say no. But if it was from my
Mother, Stepfather, or Grandmother, I'd say yes. Same with teachers, yes if they seemed to
like me and no if they didn't.
Melodi, 19
Hlliard, OH
USA
When I ask for criticism, I can accept it
graciously. When criticism is offered unasked I grit my teeth and attempt graciousness.
Jill, 60
Saylorsburg, PA USA
I can take a certain level of criticism. I
can't take rejection at all.
Karen, 21
Marshelltown/Ames, IA USA
As long as it's delivered in a
reasonable tone and not too brief (eg 'you suck') I think I can handle it pretty well.
Alias Irrelevante
I guess that depends on who it comes from.
If it's from a trusted friend or a family member I might take it pretty well, but if it's
from someone else it might be harder to take seriously or lightly!
Tracy, 24
Ocean City, NJ USA
What do you mean by that! What are you
trying to tell me??
Jami, 27
Lowell, MA
USA
If the criticism has any truth in it, I do.
If it is totally off the wall, I resent it.
Jane, 60
West Linn, OR
USA
Depends on how confident I am in the area
being criticized. Usually when relating to my work I handle a lot of criticism and
sometimes verbal abuse quite well. As far as critiques of my intellect, I can handle
almost anything. But, when it comes to my personality or my looks criticism usually hurts
a lot. Also, I have to say that I don't trust compliments at all, which in some ways is
very sad.
Felicia, 35
Lowell, MA
USA
Actually, no. I tend to take it as a
personal threat to who I am and I get really ticked
off.
Jeremy, 13
Highlands Ranch, CO USA
It depends on who it is coming from but
generally yes I do.
Stephanie, 25
TX USA
I handle criticism better than I used to. I
have low self esteem to some point and when critized it really hurts me or did in the
past. I feel better about myself now and it doesn't bother me as much. And it also
depends on who is doing the critizing.
Marci, 55
Diamond, OH
USA
Egads I hate these "truth hurts"
self-realizations. I handle criticism very well if it's a situation where
criticism is expected and warranted, and it comes from someone in a position to be
rightfully dishing it out (ie: sending in a manuscript, auditioning for a part, a
thesis paper...etc). You expect it beforehand, and when it comes, it's appreciated. You
learn from it. On the other hand, I do NOT handle criticism well when it comes from
a peer who is simply voicing an opinion at my expense. I feel all criticism should be
dished out tactfully - no matter what the situation. Diplomacy can make all the difference
in the world to a person like myself. This was a great question!
Fisch, 45
Preston, CT
USA
I'd like to think that i'm pretty
good with it. Sometimes my pride is a little hurt, but
most of the time I like to know what I'm doing wrong.
Dianne, 16
Oshawa, Ontario CANADA
I can handle criticism no problem, unless
it's from my husband. For some reason, when he says something like, "you don't know
what you're doing", first it makes me mad, then I feel inadequate. But, anybody else,
I don't care.
Lisa J., 22
TN USA
No, nuff said.
Sarah S., 17
Ithaca, NY
USA
I would like to answer this question
affirmatively, but I have to say no. Really, though, it depends where the
criticism is coming from. It depends on how it is presented, how close I am with the
person it comes from, and other things.
Eric, 18
Beverly Hills, CA USA
It depends on who is criticizing and how
they are doing it. I can take some criticism from teachers.. as long as its constructive
not degrading :)
Talia, 23
Wilton, CT
USA
Well, depends on what kind of
criticism, and how it is phrased. I am getting better
at it...as long as you don't yell. Still, I probably don't have a terribly thick skin,
although it is getting thicker.
Bruno, 31
Denver, CO
USA
Lately,
yes...6 months ago...no.
Angela, 16
Aiken, SC
USA
Initially, I get all red faced and
embarrassed. But afterward I am able to think about it and react positively.
Janet, 42
E. Brunswick, NJ USA
does anyone?
Jaden, 21
Brampton, Ontario CANADA
Bring it on.
A-Dog, 18
McMinnville, OR USA
It depends on the time of the month.
Most of the time, yes. Especially when it's given
gently.
Laura, 36
Lowell, MA
USA
Honestly, no. I hate it, even when it is
constructive. I obsess over my shortcomings enough, and to have someone point them out to
me is horrid. It makes me obsess ten times more.
Maggie, 20
Sandwich, IL
USA
most times, yes. .I sincerely appreciate
someone taking the time to notice me at all. . .
mothmc, 36
Los Angeles, CA USA
I think I handle criticism well but when I
tell people that, they smile and say "Oh, really?"
Reba, 51
Rockville, MD
USA
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