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Daily Intermediate

Criticism
DIRECT AND INDIRECT CRITICISM

Criticism is telling someone that they need to improve or become better. In the United States, some people are more likely to criticize others directly. However, in other cultures, people might criticize others, especially those who are older or are in positions of power more indirectly.

Direct criticism means being honest and clear. One example is telling someone, "I don't like what you did". This is also a kind of criticism that leaves the person feeling that they are good but their actions are bad.

Indirect criticism means that you don't say anything that criticizes the person you are speaking to. You might tell a person that bothered you a story that refers to their actions. For example, if your girlfriend or boyfriend is jealous, you might tell him or her a story about how you were in a relationship before and it really bothered you because your girlfriend/boyfriend at the time acted in a very jealous way whenever you did things with friends of the opposite sex. (Women going out with male friends or Men going out with female friends). Your story explains your feelings but does not directly criticize the person you are speaking with.