The mark, to me, of a constructive argument is one that looks at a specific problem and says, 'What shall we do about this?' And a nonconstructive one is one that tries to label people.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Constructive complaint requires only two things: that what you are complaining about should be different, and that it can be different. It sounds simple, but too often our protests fail this test.
Every human being is entitled to courtesy and consideration. Constructive criticism is not only to be expected but sought.
To me, constructive criticism is when people take ownership of their ideas. That's why I don't listen to anything that's anonymous. But it's hard; when there's something hurtful out there, I still want to read it over and over and memorize it and explain my point of view to the person.
The most important guideline when it comes to argument is the golden rule. If someone were addressing your point, what tone, what overall approach would you find persuasive and want her to use? Whatever that is, do it yourself.
Constructive criticism is about finding something good and positive to soften the blow to the real critique of what really went on.
The aim of argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress.
I'm a participant in the doctrine of constructive ambiguity.
Arguments, like children, should be like the subject that begets them.
If a person can be said to have the wrong attitude, there is no need to pay attention to his arguments.
I'm not interested in constructive criticism, believe me.