Do you like your mistakes being pointed out?

Do you like your mistakes being pointed out?

No 6
Yes 7
Yes, but only big or practical mistakes 2
Yes, but only small mistakes nothing too embarrassing 2
Depends on who does it (friends vs stranger etc) 6
Only if I asked 2
Only if it is constructive criticism and/or they are polite about it 17
Other 0
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Comments ( 13 )
  • Riddler

    Only when its constructive and not being used to simply demean. What I dont like is my personal "Issues" pointed out. That kind of stuff pisses me off.

    "Why are you biting your nails", "Why do you wear glasses", "Why do you talk funny", "Why do you always shake your leg". Yes I know I have habits and problems but I dont like people pointing them out! I have a speech impediment, bad eyes, and nervous tendency's I dont like the whole room paying attention to them!

    If I made a factual error in a statement by all means correct it. If I misspelled something correct it. I do not care correct me. Just dont point out my personal problems I find it very rude.

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  • donteatstuffoffthesidewalk

    what mistakes?

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  • thegypsysailor

    At the right time, in the right place, I have no problem with it.
    But to have one's mistakes pointed out in public, for instance, is not a particularly positive experience.

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  • Shrunk

    Yes as long as the person is not angry about explaining it. I like to learn anything especially how to improve myself. Even if the person is angry I will learn but there is no point in getting upset over others mistakes

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  • college

    Not initially, it can be quite embarrassing and definitely damaging to the ego. However, after some time has passed, I appreciate the constructive criticism because I can use it as a learning opportunity.

    However, "nitpicky" criticism for the sake of it is rarely appreciated.

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  • charli.m

    Depends on the situation. I'd generally rather discuss it with someone than remain ignorant. Pisses me off no end when someone tells me I'm wrong when I'm not and they out tard themselves in telling me.

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  • BobbyTheBear

    Whats a mistake? Is that what you poor people eat? I thought it was just spelled "Steak"

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    • thegypsysailor

      No, no, no. Those are the wooden bits you must drive through the vampire's heart.

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  • wistfulmaiden

    No. I like when people say nothing and fix my mistakes for me.

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  • TrustMeImLying

    Yes, I'm all for receiving constructive criticism. I appreciate it and voice my openness to it many times. Used to be a perfectionist years ago but glad it's not to an extreme/OCD degree anymore. Perhaps the only few exceptions, that I can think of atm, is if mentioning the error is redundant or impractical. Popular example: pointing out incorrect usage/spelling of a word (always appreciated) vs pointing out incorrectly typed words in a casual setting like online/texting.

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  • dom180

    Nope. I feel that calling people out is extremely rude. It comes across as behaviour policing. I'd rather do my own thing, even if it's "wrong", without the pressure of anyone else's unsolicited "advice". I criticize myself more than enough as it is without other people getting in on the act.

    I don't call people out myself either; unless it's something offensive and I'm angry about it, at which point I feel like they deserve a little rudeness.

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  • ArayaLioness

    I love constructive criticism so I don't mind if someone is courteous. If they're judgmental, I'd put them in their place.

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  • Dazed_dreamer

    I try to avoid making them

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