Maxwellian Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Lovely article that may help us understand why some run others down rather that building on what is said or putting their own views forward positively. Loved the bit: "At no time in this downward spiral does an obvious fact occur to critical people: Criticism is an utter failure at getting positive behavior change. Any short-term gain you might get from it builds resentment down the line. Criticism fails because it embodies two of the things that human beings hate the most: It calls for submission, and we hate to submit. It devalues, and we hate to feel devalued." http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/anger-in-the-age-entitlement/201404/whats-wrong-criticism Enjoy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I think that sounds about right. I do think that there is a significant difference, though, between objective criticism and personal criticism. The first can be offered in a spirit of collaboration and effect positive change; the second is usually a bad idea! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mowjo Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Criticism! no I never do that! I don't need to everyone already knows I'm better than them and know everything, I'll tell you straight it's hard work being perfect like me,, Frank,,,, 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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