Does it bother you when someone criticises you?

Answer 1

Constructive criticism can be a good thing and help you develop, though everyone is entitled to an opinion. It doesn't have to bring you down.

Answer 2

In general, yes it bothers me to be criticized - but it also depends on situation also. For the sake of a healthy debate, I don't mind so much and I expect to be criticized for views I have, that others don't agree with.
When someone becomes condescending or patronizing, well, that's what I'm really bothered with.
What I find interesting is how many people don't like criticisms or being patronized - but yet turnaround and do this to someone else - (I took a little survey at work).

Answer 3

Yes, I have always been sensitive to criticism, but I think you have to try and see the criticism as advice rather than a put down, I always used to see criticism as a put down, but a real friend will only criticise you as a form of helping you

Answer 4

It depends on the situation.
If I gave a 100% on something and I am criticized about it - Yes it does bother me. However, if i didn't work hard on something and i am criticized then it does not bother me.

The only way we can learn from our mistakes is to be criticized. No matter how good or bad they are, we have to accept them because they will help us in the long run!

Answer 5

When it comes to criticism here's my policy:

If I'm at work and a superior offers constructive criticism I have absolutely no problem with that, and in fact, the expectation of it.

When it comes to personal life, I don't think anyone has a right to criticize anyone else. I don't criticize people, and I will not tolerate their thinking they have a right to criticize me.

I am not "bothered" by criticism. I won't melt if someone dares to criticize me; but they had better be ready to hear all the things I've been keeping to myself about my opinions of them. If its "anything goes" when it comes to criticism, then anything goes it will be - and most people regret criticizing me; because I have a way of making them feel extremely foolish with the way I handle it.

Answer 6

I get criticised all day long, yes it bothers me and yes i have no confidence and yes i wish it would stop .

Answer 7

Yes, I think it stems from being criticised by your parents and not being able to please them enough in your eyes. Sometimes this leads to rebel against authority i.e. bosses, parents, teachers etc. It's a process of elimination and to take on board what others say firstly, then to use it or lose it and not think about it again. Difficult but not impossible.

Answer 8

depends on what i am criticised for really.
Sometimes yeah, but you have to look at it as we're all different so what makes someone mad with you can make someone else happy!
Anyway who can criticise you as we're all human at the end of the day :-0

Answer 9

It depends whether the criticism is a put-down in sheeps clothing or meant in a constructive way. Most of the time i don't mind criticism as i have my own reasons for doing what i do or how i look, and don't get upset because somebody disagrees or thinks they could be better!!!

Answer 10

Mostly the kind of criticism I receive is simply a stream of consciousness from a complete stranger who has taken exception at something entirely unrelated to my function, but it's my job to sort it out.

I'm utterly impervious to this kind of criticism because it is totally meaningless to me.

True criticism can only come from those close to you, who know you and whom you trust and respect.
This too is not at all harmful because, (even though it may not seem so at the time), it is usually given with the best of intentions.

Cheers.

Answer 11

Depends on the person and what the critisism is.
If its someone i respect and its done in a constructive way then i can take that. If not then yes it does bother me!