Criticize and Complain to Improve Other People

Complaints and criticisms are not bad as long as they're meant to improve one's performance. It is true that criticisms make people feel bad, especially with irate individuals complaining about the mistakes done. But if people know how to change their perspectives, they will realize that criticisms can help them improve their skills.

Each of us has the capability of helping other people grow and improve as human being. This can be done through simple things like, commenting, giving constructive criticisms, and raising questions instead of complaining. Here are example situations, in which complaints and criticisms help in improving one's performance, service or skill.

You received the print posters you ordered for delivery. You noticed that the colors of the prints are not exactly the same with what you expect. You can be angry and call somebody from a company to complain. But it's better to calm down and talk with someone who can address your concern. Call your online printer and ask questions on why the final output did not turn out the way you expect. Listen for their explanations and recommendations. If they really have committed the mistake, they will act and do something that favors you. With this, you are able to help that company improve their service to other clients.

Comment on blogs and online articles. You can also write book reviews, movie reviews and music reviews. Don't be afraid to tell negative things as long as you know that it's true. Just be careful of the words to use so that you can't offend other people. You can explain thoroughly what is lacking in an article, and give suggestions if possible. Express yourself and let other people know what you think about certain music, books and movies. With this, you will be able to help others improve their skills.

Say yes when a friend asked you to listen to his speech while he is practicing. Give an advice or suggestion on how to improve his speech. Be honest to him and say what you think about his speech, intonation and gestures. You just have to consider that kind words have a good impact on other person's emotions. If you have a negative comment, you can say that in a nice way to avoid hurting your friend. Instead of enumerating his mistakes, try to give him some suggestions to improve his performance.

These situations are examples in which people can learn to help others improve their service, skill, and personality. Criticisms shall not be meant to insult other people. Instead, criticisms can be one of the ways to cause improvement and development to others.