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Looks like I am having a challenging communication week! Someone who I am sure is a lovely person, wrote to this community about a problem. That's great we all need help from time to time, especially me! I am here to learn and get better at this. I may have upset this person which I did not set out to do. So "I am sorry" if I did. The point I am trying to make here is we need to say what we need to say. If we spend our time patting each other on the back and telling each other how good things are, what have we learned. I expect to be criticized in a constructive manner in order to get this right. I also plan to express myself in an equal manner. If I come across as harsh it is because I may have not chosen the correct way to express myself. We are not all college graduates and if you spent anytime on a construction site you would know I am a gentle giant compared to those around me. Do not be afraid to add input. Do get a thicker skin! We are in business, we are exposing ourselves to the world thru our writing and our sites. We all want everyone to like us, the reality is, that just is not going to happen. So I will try to choose my words wisely, but every now and then we are all human and just let things fly!
David
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Oh I would rather have an honest answer, for how else will I learn this type of business, is a whole new world for me and I am grateful for the feed back, suggestions and advice
David, I have no idea what you're referring to nor do I care. I personally would rather hear constructive criticism from fellow WAers who can help me make it better and actually know what they're talking about, than from a potential customer. I might have hurt feelings for a little bit, but then I'll rise up and either take the criticism to heart and make some adjustments or throw it out as just someone's opinion.
Long story short, too late I know, you don't have to worry about what you say to me. :o)
~Amanda
That was very nice of you David! I'm not sure you have really offended anyone however; don't know the full story behind your post. I do know, however; that some people will write their feelings without thinking them through which happens. It's like writing content on our sites. We have to keep filtering it until we get it right! Perhaps if people would write their answers with the same filtering system engaged - would keep people from being offended.
On the other hand - people need to get past themselves and realize that they are not perfect and never will be! Guess what? That's all of us! We are all here to help in our own way.
Ricky Nelson sang a song that said, " You can't please everyone so you gotta' please yourself."
We are all human. Things are said at moments that probably should not. Great you apologized. All the best to you. Debbie
I like to hear the truth. Even if it may hurt my feeling a bit. No good in white washing my article or site. Can't improve if not told. Thanks to Carson for setting me straight with my first (and failed) project.
Did it hurt my feelings? Just for an hour or so. Did I get over it? You bet
Just my humble opinion.
John
Nice of you to step up and offer the apology David. Whenever I give feedback I try to use the Constructive Criticism Sandwich. Matter of fact I blogged about that not long after joining here: https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/jaweda2k/blog/the-constructive-criticism-sandwich
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Well, I know you did take my CONSTRUCTIVE criticism very well, so well you befriended me. :) Good man! I'm just hear to help not tear down. Some days I have tough sessions with my students that either they get frustrated or I do or both of us do that is why I have them give me a hug or handshake before & after class to start off well and then to erase any hurt feelings. It's just too we can't give hugs or handshakes here. Great success to you friend!
awe! how nice.