| No. |
Constructive Criticism |
Destructive Criticism |
1 |
Given with a compassionate and helpful attitude |
Given with the intention to harm or insult someone |
| 2 |
Main intention is to help a person to improve his work |
Main intention is to hurt and embarrass the creator |
| 3 |
Focus on shortcomings of the work or strengths and weaknesses of the creator |
Focus on the creator of the work, not the creation |
| 4 |
Offer suggestions and tips to improve |
Do not offer suggestions or tips |
| 5 |
Specific, clear, detailed and actionable |
Vague and non-specific |
| 6 |
Critics are usually experts |
Critics tend to be ignorant |
| 7 |
You should thank the critic and try to improve your work |
You shouldn't get angry or upset by the criticism |
