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Different types of criticism

Different types of criticism

What comes to mind first when you hear the word "criticism"? Maybe negativity? STOP! Criticism is not a bad thing, on the contrary. Criticism is a great thing! You just have to know how to give this feedback constructively. Above all, it is important that you do not insult your partner or even become personal.

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What exactly is criticism and are there different types of it?

Criticism is an assessment that is seldom constructive. Constructive criticism should be polite, respectful, and solution-oriented. There are actually several forms of criticism.

  • Constructive criticism
  • Destructive criticism
  • Positive criticism
  • Negative criticism
  • self-criticism

Destructive criticism is clearly not a solution-oriented or reflected evaluation. It is usually devastating, clearly judgmental or even insulting. So the complete opposite of the above point. Even if your feedback is constructive, the wrong gestures or facial expressions can turn the assessment back into destructive criticism in one fell swoop. Avoid a general assessment. Always refer to specific points and immediately try to come up with a solution. Your counterpart will be very grateful to you.

self-criticism

Self-criticism is a very common topic in society. EVERYONE of us is confronted with it almost every day. Did I do it well or badly? Was I too slow again? Should I have been better prepared for it? It is precisely these questions that should be avoided. Don't ask general questions. Make the questions more specific, because only then can you learn from your mistakes. Self-criticism is very good for our personal development and appreciation. Do not compare yourself to others, because everyone has different strengths and weaknesses. They can work on you every day and I think that's the greatest gift to us.

You can learn from negative criticism!

Suppose you write a blog and it is extremely well received online, but then you discover a negative comment or two. Read these through in peace and consider why your reader writes something like this. Is he right with his claim or criticism? If so, be grateful that someone pointed this out to you. Perhaps you would never have thought of it on your own, but if the commentary has nothing constructive about it apart from destructive criticism and insults, you are welcome to give the reader answers and support your point of view.

In a another blog from us you can read how to deal with criticism.

"Sleeping is also a form of criticism, especially in the theater."

George Bernard Shaw

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