Discussion Which do you remember more? Compliments or Criticisms? Poll

[Forever Sleep]

I was just curious really. I imagine most people here would hold on to criticisms more. I do remember the odd, especially meaningful compliment but, it's the criticisms that haunt me over and over.

What are your experiences? Do you try to remember the kinder things and repress the unpleasant stuff? Are you ok with criticism? Even constructive criticism? I find most criticism pretty crushing although, I realise it's necessary. I definitely prefer sugar coating though.

 

[darksouls]

I was just curious really. I imagine most people here would hold on to criticisms more. I do remember the odd, especially meaningful compliment but, it's the criticisms that haunt me over and over.

What are your experiences? Do you try to remember the kinder things and repress the unpleasant stuff? Are you ok with criticism? Even constructive criticism? I find most criticism pretty crushing although, I realise it's necessary. I definitely prefer sugar coating though.

spiteful criticism haunts me

 

[NonEssential]

I'm usually very sceptical of any compliment I get.

 

[Pluto]

 

[cemeteryismyhome]

I don't trust compliments, and thankfully they are extremely rare.

 

[SmilingNoMore]

Criticism stays with me like forever. I've recently been told that we should also accept compliments, or our strengths as pointed out, and then we can build on them. This makes sense because nobody is perfect, and I believe everybody has their own unique strengths and weaknesses. However, I tend to forget that and focus on the negative too much.

 

[Grog]

When it comes to compliments, I usually don't believe them because so many people around me are so superficial and insincere.

 

[whatishope]

Wow, I am the only one so far that voted compliments. To be honest, I remember all the compliments I get since I get like 5 a year. A month ago I met an old friend and he said I'm more in shape then the last time we met, and I still think about it.

 

[JesiBel]

Compliments. I'm very self-critical. I'm surprised when others find something 'good' in me.