Unpleasant when criticized, especially in public. In my heart, everything begins to boil, I want to return all the negative to my opponent. However, having restrained and showing tact, you can not only not get involved in the conflict, but also look advantageous.
Accepting praise is easy and pleasant, however, not everyone will be able to listen to constructive criticism. The following basic principles for perceiving criticisms are:
Do not respond immediately with aggression
When you begin to be "scourged", especially in public, then irritation boils in your soul, bordering on anger. However, if you answer the criticism with aggression, then a conversation can result in a conflict that risks taking the most unpleasant forms. Therefore, think before responding sharply to your opponent. Indeed, from the comments you can select for yourself and useful grain.
If you have any objections, then express them to the opponent in a calm manner
If you have something to answer each of the critic's comments, then do it calmly and in a polite manner. Even if the opponent is rude enough to you. In this case, you will even look advantageous.
Ask your opponent to do in your place
Often this works great if criticism is not constructive. In most cases, people can only notice shortcomings, and show their displeasure. However, few are capable of not only action, but even the ability to give practical advice.
The ability to calmly accept criticism is greatly influenced by the type of person and the characteristics of parenting in the family.