Why are people more inclined to critisize more than completment?
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Haven't you heard of the term constructive criticism . . . \n\nSometimes . . . I am harsh . . . (well not sometimes . . . most of the time) . . . . but that is my personality.\n\nI want some of these kids . . . to grow up happy and not miserable.  People sit around and do nothing are worse . . . because they have given up on themselves and others . . . . \n\nI am not going to sit around and kiss your A** . . . because you are screwing up . . . I am going to stand up and tell you.
707646
A benefit of being critical in thinking is that your typically detailed oriented and analytical in thought process. The down side is that your often mean to people.
143873
A lot of the time, people aren't completely aware of just how limited their information is.  Additionally, we're extremely proud and confident by nature, and have been taught that we have the ability to 'figure things out.'  Added to this is the fact that we've been taught (in school, but also elsewhere) to draw conclusions from little evidence, i.e. to work with what we've got.  It's at times a practical approach to the factual, scientific world; not, on the other hand, so much when it concerns people and things which are very flexible and sometimes in a constant state of flux.  People are constantly changing, and we're so complex that even we cannot understand ourselves.  But that does not preclude many people from assuming a more intimate and detailed knowledge than perhaps they really possess.\n\nThen there is the fact that we have many "models" on which we base assumptions.  Depending on our own beliefs, experiences, and positions in life we are inclined to believe one thing or another.  We take the information we've accumulated and the knowledge we've gathered from past events and apply it to the ones at hand, even if it's not very applicable or appropriate.  People feel the need to conquer and understand things, and this is one method they use in an attempt to do that.  It's not fair, not at all.  It's not fun for anybody, least of all the person being judged and perhaps consequently unfairly treated.  Unfortunately, c'est la vie.\n\nI didn't mean to make such a jumbled answer.  It's a fairly simple question, but there really are so many angles to it.  Quite often, people are not conscious of just how judgemental they are and how much they jump to conclusions, and that expounds the problem.  And any resistance from either side just worsens the tension and solidifies any pre-existing notions.\n\nI think I could go on and on.  Suffice it to say, people are arrogant and pretentious, both by nature as well as a side effect of an "enlightened" society in which thought and analysis are valued traits.  We claim a right to knowledge and opinion, regardless of any effects.  I think the only way truly to deal with that is to take precautions on how we present ourselves, unfair as that may be at times, so as to safeguard against the possibility of anybody jumping to the wrong conclusions.  Ultimately, though, we have to let go of the need to be in control of other people's thoughts, their preconceptions and judgements, however much they may bother us.  There's a lot we cannot change in this world...
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Not really. If you are blunt and honest with people that can be a great quality to possess. People will know that you do not sugar coat things and that you tell them exactly how you feel. Some people are overly sensitive and cant handle critism.  if they dont want to hear your honest opinion then they should nt ask. In that respect maybe people are conditioned to think that by asking someone their opinion they are going to lie to them to make them feel better. Good for you in breaking the stereotypical view of what should and how something should be said.
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I think mostly people are asking opinion questions to see if what they are already thinking agrees with their peers.\nSome are needing help with their homework and have noone else to turn to.\nSome are asking questions they would be made fun of if they ask their friends.\nAnd some are looking for a true answer, website link or fact to something they either can't find on the web, or don't want to weed through 1,873 websites to find.\nAnd yes.. some are here just to goof off
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If the perspective is to have meaning all must take the good with the bad, which is in my opinion subjective to the individual. This format allows for serious and let's call it not so inspired questions and responses and doesn't discriminate between the positions. If one considers that there are an incredible number of variables inter playing; as you so aptly alluded to in your question it is fair to express that the less inspired frame the more focused which allows the message that fits to sparkle like a diamond washed up from the mud.I hope this has helped to explain my point, I apologize for the metaphor, habits are hard to break. My final thought on your excellent question is this, it is a gift that we can give ourselves when we refuse to let ourselves be offended by others; this is not to say we should tolerate abuse; but when we forgive those who would annoy us for their own reasons we liberate or rather free ourselves to explore other more productive thoughts. Thank you for the opportunity to express my thoughts, I hope all goes well in you life.
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Eric, most people are either too dumb or mentally lazy to think about real issues.  That's why people argue over people's reputations instead of over different points on an issue.  If you ask a serious question in a serious way, with lots of words.... your question is going to be ignored.  People don't enjoy thinking (for the most part).  Our soceity is very anti-intellectual.
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Human Nature, mostly. It is always easier to point fingers and blame others than to accept responsibility for yourself and your own opinions.  If you really pay attention though there are only a few of the same old pin-heads who continue to do that regularly.\n\nHope you stick around. It is very interesting and another opinion is always welcome here.
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Because they are arrogant mostly.\nThey are closed minded and cannot debate different ideas to come up with decent solutions.\nAnd when they make mistakes , they are in denial and play the "blame game"
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irrelevent to what?\nYour a hippocrit\nPeople ask irrelevant questions because they can. They do it because they enjoy reading the anwsers people come up with.
911991
I often find myself wondering the same thing. \n\nI guess a lot of people take themselves too seriously.
323284
I would start by...I enjoy your class, but I would like it even more if...critism is better taken when highliting something good and offering a sugestion about how to improve, saying "you suck" doesn't help much.
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This is a very acute observation of the human condition. The simple answer is, it is easier to pick fault with others, rather than turning the critical eye inwards. \n\nI don't know if it is so much laziness though, I would imagine it is more to do with fear... a fear of facing up to ones self, and a fear of other people noticing faults about them. By pointing the finger at someone else, they are drawing attention away from their own faults...\n\nIt is sad, but there it is, people are just like that...
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when people critize you ask these question\n\nFirst Are they right?\n\n     If they are right take steps to change yourself if you like\n\nSecond are they wrong?\n\n      If they are wrong ignore them\n\nThird can I get anything good out of their criticism like knowing my negative points?\n\n      If yes, make the best out of it
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because some people are narrow-minded
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i think most people want to think they have an opinion on something, so they just make stuff up without even knowing what they're talking about. they want to sound smart, but the SMART thing to do would be to know what you're talking about before you open your mouth.\n\nbut about your problem. would it be bad to ask the people their opinions and just tell them you don't feel like you know enough about it yet to have an opinion? maybe they'll tell you a little about it and you'll learn about it so you WILL have an opinion the next time. just ask them.
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I think everyone does that to an extent. It goes back to not being able to see flaws in yourself too easily. But, as people mature they SHOULD begin to have a better understanding of themselves and therefore require fairness on all fronts.