Criticizing

   
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Criticizing

• The expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes
• The analysis and judgement of the merits and faults of a literary or artistic work 
• To say what you think is wrong or bad about something
• To consider something carefully   and judge what the good and bad aspects with fair

Why People Criticize

• To inform about our mistakes
• They are run by fear, and fearful with people pros
• They can’t control their mind, emotions and negative ego when on emotional situation  

How to give a critic

• Give positive feedback
• When giving negative feedback, concentrate on only one or two criticisms.
• When making criticisms, mention what the speaker could do to improve.
• Choose an appropriate time and place
• Describe the person’s behavior carefully and accurately.
• Respond to the present, not to the past.
• Try to include ideas for solutions. 

Accepting Criticism

• Think of criticism as an opportunity for improvement.
• Make sure you understand about what you hear.
• Recognize those who use constructive or destructive criticism.

 

Constructive Criticism

     Evaluation or observation  of someone’s work or idea with purpose him/her to improve their mistakes with offer some possible solutions.

Why give Constructive Criticism?

• It can help establish your credibility and expertise
• It’s show you know what you’re talking about
• People who benefit from your constructive criticism will be more likely to credit you in some way or form for playing a part in their job

How to Give Constructive Criticism

• Be clear and specific in your critic
• Give alternatives solution
• Offer to work with opponents
• Have reason to support your critic

How to Receive Constructive Criticism

• Listen
• Don’t get defensive or argue with the critic
• Don’t kill the messenger!  Understand that criticism is meant to help!
• Say thank you

Destructive Criticism

• Criticism performed with the intention to harm someone, derogate and destroy someone’s idea, creation, prestige, and self confident.
• Critism which states that some material rates as unsatis-factory in some way but does not offer anyway to make improvement so that it rates as better

How to receive destructive critic

• Make sure you understand the criticism.
• Do not rationalize your performance, maybe you could have done a better job
• Ask the critic exactly what it is they did not like and why
• Ask how they would improve things. If they can't tell you, ignore the criticism and assume you have done a good job.
• Say thank the person for criticism on you

Expression Criticizing

• I have to say, his performance pretty disappointing!
• I do think you’re being a little unreasonable!
• Without wishing to hurt your feelings, I think you need to lose a little weight
• Don’t overdo it!
• Don’t beat yourself up over this situation!
• I think you moved a bit fast, so it was hard to follow at times
• Sorry, i must say that your score was not good enough!
• I’ve told you many times to avoid those bad guys, but you didn’t listen!
• This is good, but it will be better if you study more hard next time!
• Ugh...you always repeat your bad habits. When will you change?
• You’re always so negative. It’s so draining to be around you!
• You’re too old-fashioned. You are always wearing granny clothes that makes you look so old and boring

 

This topic was presented by Joshua Arga Putra (Joshua Arga, @Jojoshuajosh ) and Rio Widipradityo (Rio Widipradityo, @Riowidipradityo) from group 7.