Depends on what kind of course and what the motivation of the speaker was.
It is also how they tried to give the criticism.
If they come on full barrel with accusations of course I'm going to react defensively.
But I can take constructive criticism when the approach is kind and I know they are concerned about me.

Both. I'm working on getting better at this. Was raised by extremely critical mother, so any criticism is viewed as being attacked instead of a possible learning experience. I am trying.

Very much depends on the circumstances. If it's from a good friend I will always listen respectfully...before I ignore them. 🤣

Depends who the criticism comes from and if it's constructive. I can accept it if it's coming from a good place and the intent is ultimately to build me up. I've known some people who have only wanted to tear me down and steal my happiness. Those I have no problem cutting out of my life if that's an option.

People rarely criticise me out of the good Ness of their heart and really wants me to get better.

Most of the times I didn't do something that expected me to do but they didn't ask for.

I listen, but people read me wrong regularly. I don't get defensive but just speak my truth and move on.

It depends on how it's delivered. It can be Constructive or Destructive. One makes a person better while the other just builds a wall.

I do not get criticism. Probably because I am practically perfect.

Unless it was at my old job. Then it was almost daily. I tended to ignore it. Cause apparently, saying "Whatever" wasn't a nice response.

If it is said in a nasty tone of voice, I will defend myself every time. If it is said in a loving way, with a gentle tone of voice, I will actually try to comply with the correction.

If it is said by my annoying friend, I TRY to ignore it, because it is usually said in ignorance.

I was all about listening, but nowadays I feel more like doing my thing and you doing your thing

A la Brian Clough...

"We talk about it for twenty minutes and then we decide I was right."

🙂

SJD x

Yes.

If I'm sober I listen. If I'm drunk, I sometimes listen, sometimes get defensive.

I listen

No qualifications necessary to be a critic.
Annoying then that so many choose to be so.

But if it's in a professional setting, better know what you're about and choose your words carefully or I'll eat you alive.

Depends on the situation. When attacked I will defend myself.

How dare you criticize me???

Depends on WHO it's coming from and if it actually is something valid.

Depends on if it's constructive or not.

Depends on situation and source. Even then it tends to be either listening or in one ear, out the other. Not interested in arguing the point.

Listen, that’s how we know what bothers people

Who's talking?

I listen unless it is nitpicky

depends on what attitude they have with it if i'm like thanks or FU

Mofo better be Jesus to critique moi..

Better be sinless and walk on water