~onthesubjectof:criticism~

There are two types of criticism: constructive and destructive.

Constructive criticism I don't mind. For example things like "Hold your viola more to the left." is constructive. These help me improve in doing certain things. Although some suggestions I may not take in, at the very least we can discuss the advantages and disadvantages of whatever we were trying to work on. Constructive criticism is the good kind of criticism.

Destructive criticism is completely the opposite. Instead of helping you to improve, it puts you down and lowers your self-esteem. This includes things like "You suck at playing the viola." Of course the speaker may be more subtle but the message is still transmitted. All hurt that has been done cannot be retracted even by countless apologies. What's worse is if the speaker is so arrogant and obstinate that he does not apologize. Even worse is if he publicly humiliates and embarrasses you. These prejudiced and subjective opinions should be kept to oneself. If you are this kind of person and are reading this, you should change. If you still obstinately wish to keep producing these negative vibes then be considerate and keep your thoughts to YOURSELF!!! Don't destroy the mood or decrease the inefficiency of a project. Perhaps it is because you have not been thrown upon this situation personally, so you do not know what it feels like. But right now I tell you, the feeling SUCKS!!!! Continued apathy may lead to catastrophe and unpopularity. Don't reach this stage.