Handle criticism
When You Agree with the Criticism
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“I see your point — I can improve on that. Thanks for pointing it out.”
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“You’re right, I missed that detail. I’ll fix it and make sure it doesn’t happen again.”
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“I hadn’t noticed that, but I can see how it affected the outcome. I’ll adjust my approach.”
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“That’s fair feedback — I’ll make it a priority to work on it.”
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“I appreciate you bringing it up. I’ll address it before the next deadline.”
2. When You Partially Agree but Need Clarification
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“I understand part of your concern. Could you share a specific example so I can address it more effectively?”
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“I see where you’re coming from, and I’d like to understand more about what led to that impression.”
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“That’s useful feedback — can we go over the details so I know exactly what to change?”
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“I get the general point, but could you clarify the specific part you feel needs the most work?”
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“Thanks — let’s unpack that together so I can be sure we’re aligned.”
3. When You Disagree (But Stay Professional)
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“I hear your perspective, though my understanding is a bit different. Can I explain my view?”
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“I appreciate the feedback — here’s what I was aiming for. Let’s see how we can align.”
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“Thanks for sharing that. I think there may be another side to the situation — can we review it together?”
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“I understand why it might have come across that way; here’s the reasoning behind my decision.”
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“I value the input — perhaps we can compare our data and see where the gap is.”
4. When Criticism Comes in Public
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“Thanks for the feedback — I’ll take note and follow up with you after the meeting.”
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“I appreciate you raising that; I’ll look into it right away.”
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“Good point — let’s discuss the details later so we can address it properly.”
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“Understood — I’ll add that to my action items and circle back with you.”
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“Thanks for catching that — we’ll fix it as soon as possible.”
5. When Criticism Feels Emotional or Harsh
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“I’d like to understand your concerns fully — could we discuss this privately?”
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“I hear that you’re frustrated — let’s work through what’s not working.”
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“I appreciate the honesty. Let’s focus on what we can do to move forward.”
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“It sounds like this has had a big impact. Let’s look for a solution together.”
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“I want to make sure we address your main concerns — can you share them one by one?”
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