Constructive Criticism

[ddk]

I think there is a dififference between seeking advice and accepting criticism. The former has already demontrated a receptiveness to new ideas,

Not necessarily, you can have unsolicited, unseeked advice too. Criticism doesn't have a negative connotation for me.
david

 

[Gregadd]

Not necessarily, you can have unsolicited, unseeked advice too. Criticism doesn't have a negative connotation for me.

I see no problem with your position. A healthy debate includes sometimes the necessity to point out someone is just dead wromg. Even if handled delicately individuals are not always receptive. This is expecially true when done publicly. Many have corrected me via PM and vice versa.
david

 

[amirm]

Constructive criticism implies you are attempting to "tear something down" in order that it can be replaced by something better.That means the originator was wrong or at least not optimum. Your endeavor is not only to convince someone that they are wrong but you are also correct. The person usually has a personal investment in his choice. A touchy situation. Often the perso is just plain wrong. That is pretty easy. More difficult is where the person has made a correct choice but there may be more effective alternatives.
There is a difference between caling someone fat and suggesting an improvement. If you lost weight you would improve your appearence, avoid disease, increase your enrgy level and enjoy life more. While the first statement is accurate. The second is more palatable and more likely to yeild a positive result.

Or it is possible the person is not fat at all and you are attempting to just be mean to him! Nothing then is constructive no matter how it is said.

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

I'm fat, but I carry it well.

 

[Bruce B]

I'm fat, but I carry it well.

I'm just "big boned"!

 

[Joe Whip]

If I wanted to avoid criticism, I wouldn't have gotten married 25 years ago!

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

if i wanted to avoid criticism, i wouldn't have gotten married 25 years ago! :d

lololol! :d

 

[rockitman]

I use to have a 6 pack...now it's more like a Matt's beer ball.

 

[ddk]

I use to have a 6 pack...now it's more like a Matt's beer ball.

That's ok, you have a Ferrari now!
david

 

[rockitman]

That's ok, you have a Ferrari now!
david

And adjustable steering wheel too. Room for growth.

 

[Mosin]

If I wanted to avoid criticism, I wouldn't have gotten married 25 years ago!

If you think 25 is Hell, give it ten more!

On criticism:

I don't need someone to point out what I already know.

 

[Joe Whip]

If you think 25 is Hell, give it ten more!

On criticism:

I don't need someone to point out what I already know.

Who said anything about hell?