How are you at receiving criticism? Do you prefer that others treat you with kid gloves, or go for brutal honesty?
I am a person with a fragile heart, I can’t digest criticism very easily that too a rude one. This is because whatever I do, I try to do it with my full potential especially if it is a work assigned by someone else. It’s not that I don’t accept my mistakes, I am always ready to accept criticism for my genuine mistakes but it should not be a brutal assassination of my work, behaviour or character.
Till now I have never been shouted at for anything be it my studies, behaviour, grades or any such thing. If it ever happened I could never bear the brunt and tears would start flowing down my cheeks. Let me tell you about one such incident.
Once my father in law said something to me in a not really rude but in a harsh tone, that time I listened and controlled my emotions because I am not a person who will give answers to my elders but later on I kept on crying. Hubby and MIL asked the reason and consoled me. It was not a big deal but still I couldn’t control my emotions. Later on even FIL clarified that he was angry on some other thing but unfortunately I had to bear his wrath.
People think I am a strong person who will not cry even on big issues but at heart I am very fragile who will cry even on petty issues.
So that’s me showcasing a strong personality outside which is very fragile at heart.
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Awww… very sensitive nature. But such people are very loving and I am sure you are one. π
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Indrani…yes I am very sensitive but people think opposite about me because I am not good at expressing my emotions vocally, if I try, tears would start flowing.
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Despite being a male, I’m very much similar with you on this π
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Ravish & Alok….glad to know that you too are sensitive just like me π
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I do agree with you, I am also of similar nature.
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Being in the corporate world for a decade now, I can handle criticism well. I am extremely sensitive and emotional too but depends who is criticizing me..Nice post.
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Thanks Shweta π
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Hi Anita, Its true but you should manage all things with politely not with inhumanity!!
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I am a sensitive person too! I am an ex introvert and now a forced ambivert. So, just like you, I am good at expressing through writing than that of words… With the support of my family and teachers, I do manage with the outsiders but still any harsh words from loved ones makes me break down…
Ah! Your post is such a relief to me! Gaining some confidence that I am not alone! TC! Keep smiling π
Regards,
Sindhu
Tantu
The Arts & Me
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Sindhu…. Yes writing is the best way of expression for sensitive people like us
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I can handle criticism because people who mean something to me will criticize me for my betterment and people who do not matter, their criticism does not matter. But I salute your honesty
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Datta..thanks for sharing your opinion. I too believe in truth to be told but it should be in a polite manner and also point out someone’s mistakes in the same way.
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We need “FRAGILE” tags on us π
Sad when people don’t recognize this small fact & behave irresponsibly & hurt others.
May we all be strong.
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Anita…yes one should be careful while criticizing others, criticism is necessary to highlight one’s mistakes but it should be done in a proper way.
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