Fortunately, there are several excellent methods for giving constructive criticism that are unlikely to trigger bad feelings. Since requests go a much longer way toward achieving cooperation than snide remarks, put-downs and negative declarations, the first method of constructive criticism is to request a specific change in the future instead of pointing out something negative in the present.
A technique of constructive criticism is called the "sandwich method" in which one sandwiches the meat of a criticism between two positive comments.
Hence, instead of saying "You did a lousy job writing this report," using the sandwich method one could say "You did a great job on the introduction, but the middle section and conclusion seem a little weak. With a bit more work, I'm sure you can tighten it up into a really good report."
It's also important to keep in mind that how you say things matters as much as what you say. If you want to deliver constructive criticism skillfully it's helpful to practice using "I-statements" rather than "You-statements”
destructive criticism.
To summarize:
Try the "sandwich method" as much as possible.
Practice requesting positive change in the future instead of complaining about current behavior.
Deliver your messages in the form of I-statements rather than You-statements.
Finally, keep in mind that giving criticism is a skill that, like all skills, can be mastered through learning and practice.
A technique of constructive criticism is called the "sandwich method" in which one sandwiches the meat of a criticism between two positive comments.
Hence, instead of saying "You did a lousy job writing this report," using the sandwich method one could say "You did a great job on the introduction, but the middle section and conclusion seem a little weak. With a bit more work, I'm sure you can tighten it up into a really good report."
It's also important to keep in mind that how you say things matters as much as what you say. If you want to deliver constructive criticism skillfully it's helpful to practice using "I-statements" rather than "You-statements”
destructive criticism.
To summarize:
Try the "sandwich method" as much as possible.
Practice requesting positive change in the future instead of complaining about current behavior.
Deliver your messages in the form of I-statements rather than You-statements.
Finally, keep in mind that giving criticism is a skill that, like all skills, can be mastered through learning and practice.
“what do you think about constructive criticism?
“I think it’s good as long as you don’t be harsh”
“I agree!”
“I think it’s good as long as you don’t be harsh”
“I agree!”
by ThatOneHamsterWinkWink January 27, 2018
Get the constructive criticismmug. There's a reason why I'm barely online considering how constructive criticism is a rare thing on the web.
by CelticEagle February 11, 2019
Get the Constructive Criticismmug. by Angelacia January 13, 2008
Get the constructive criticismmug. by Diggity Monkeez January 22, 2005
Get the Constructive Criticismmug. ITS NOT BULLYING IM SICK OF IT. Look bullying is insults constructive criticism is someone telling you something you did wrong then telling you how to improve
by rat_gang72 September 03, 2020
Get the Constructive Criticismmug. The appropriate action to take when someone is being such an asshole that you owe it to *them* to punch them in the face.
That guy's an asshole. Let's take him out to the alley out back and give him some physical constructive criticism.
OR
Your honor, it was just a little physical constructive criticism.
OR
Your honor, it was just a little physical constructive criticism.
by t3h Wu April 19, 2010
Get the Physical Constructive Criticismmug. When an individual gives critisism of a piece of work in a way, which directly describe the part of the work they found inadequate or unpleasant usually backed up with arguments/their reasoning for why they found it so.
This form of critisism is often meant as a genuine help for the original creator of the work to improve in the future, though it is up to the person receiving the critisism to reflect on and see if they agree with it.
An individual who becomes enraged when receiving constructive criticism is reffered to as a "Dick"
This form of critisism is often meant as a genuine help for the original creator of the work to improve in the future, though it is up to the person receiving the critisism to reflect on and see if they agree with it.
An individual who becomes enraged when receiving constructive criticism is reffered to as a "Dick"
Boy I sure am happy that someone gave me constructive criticism that I can use to reflect on my work and improve on it in the future, instead of just saying "bro this shit is fucking ass".
I should be very thankful they took the time to actually write constructive criticism that might help me gain a different perspective and see flaws in my own work, which I might have overlooked due to personal bias for my own work, instead of writing "bro this shit is fucking ass".
I really am lucky to not have my head so high up my own ass, that I am able to look at this constructive criticism and gain some valuable insight that I would not have been able to if they just wrote "BRO THIS SHIT IS FUCKING ASS".
I should be very thankful they took the time to actually write constructive criticism that might help me gain a different perspective and see flaws in my own work, which I might have overlooked due to personal bias for my own work, instead of writing "bro this shit is fucking ass".
I really am lucky to not have my head so high up my own ass, that I am able to look at this constructive criticism and gain some valuable insight that I would not have been able to if they just wrote "BRO THIS SHIT IS FUCKING ASS".
by Tipsy Hyena April 14, 2024
Get the constructive criticismmug.