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wolfshadow
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Is praise less productive or, perhaps to use a better word, less motivational than criticism?
All opinions welcome.
All opinions welcome.
sacrificed_ink said:Both praise and criticism are essential.
For instance, a work of art or a piece of writing from someone isn't always going to be perfect. Most of the time, there's something to improve upon, and that's where constructive criticism takes place. I don't believe in the saying, 'If you don't have anything good to say, then don't say anything at all.' I value honesty in all things and if someone were to say 'That's crap, Eileen', I would ask 'why?' but I wouldn't take offense to the original comment. If it's solely their opinion and can't back it up, chances are that I'd disregard it.
However, praise -- if genuine -- is appreciated. I like getting praised for the things I do and it motivates me to keep doing what I do best. I doubt that people like criticism for the sake of criticism or being judged all the time. The need for approval is vital to some people and in essence so is a sense of belonging, which I think relate to one another.
Take care,
- e.
wolfshadow said:Is praise less productive or, perhaps to use a better word, less motivational than criticism?
All opinions welcome.
wolfshadow said:Is praise less productive or, perhaps to use a better word, less motivational than criticism?
All opinions welcome.
EveWasFramed said:I've seen people who would work themselves near to death, just to hear that they were doing a good job.
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