do you hate it when people correct you?
By jhl930
@jhl930 (3601)
United States
October 4, 2008 8:51pm CST
with me i don't mind it if there is something that im doing wrong and they are trying to be helpful and do it in a quiet way, but when im in a hurry and just writing a note or something and then someone corrects the way that i spelled something i think that its just kind of annoying because im not being seriour or anything and i am in a hurry, but i was just wondering if this was just me or if everyone feels like this? do you hate it when people correct you? i want to thank you for taking the time out of your day to come by and read and review my discussion, and hopefully answer, i hope that you all have had a great week and that you have a happy and safe evening and weekend, thanks again for taking the time to come by!
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15 responses
@williamjisir (22819)
• China
5 Oct 08
Hello jhl. It is ok for me to have someone correct me when I do something wrong. I welcome them doing so because I will know the mistakes that I have made. But if I know someone who is not happy for others to correct them, I will just keep silent. Silence is the best policy in this case. 
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@PRIYANK1992 (1677)
• India
5 Oct 08
Yeah Sometimes I hate Some persons but Sometimes not because they are obeviously saying for our Faith.So we don't fill bad.
@SaintAnne (5453)
• United States
5 Oct 08
I don't mind if people correct me if I'm doing something wrong unless they're being condescending and belittling. I would rather have someone tell me up straight that I'm doing something wrong than have me do the same mistake over and over again.
@nekonyanta (892)
• Philippines
5 Oct 08
Hi. I don't generally mind it when people correct me, especially if what they give is constructive criticism, i.e. something that would help me improve. It's more on how they do it that would make me feel annoyed. Some people come across as obnoxious when giving criticism that I have a hard time appreciating it. Also, there are those who just seem to be nitpicking, pointing out your mistakes just because they want to embarrass you and that's the type of criticism I hate the most. 
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@evonteddy (31)
• Malaysia
5 Oct 08
I don't hate people when they correct me but i do hate people when i am in hurry and they seems like dragging the time for non important stuff. Similar like you, i believe most of us like that too. Normally i will just tell the person sorry that i am in rush and if possible, i will cal him once i am available and will further discussed on the topic. Somehow is not a perfect solution but at least it would affect on my plan either way. =)
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@abhiroop85 (2826)
• Scottsdale, Arizona
5 Oct 08
no i do not think so ,life is a journey towards perfection for me so if someone helps me with correcting ,i never mind but say him or her thanks in return.I know one thing some times people loves to find mistakes in others and enjoy making others embarrassed that is bad
@meemingNEW (2226)
• Philippines
5 Oct 08
I think its just a matter of timing if we ourselves or if another person tries to correct us. It should be done in a calmly, polite, respectful and "helpful" manner. But if its the other way around, then definitely I would not hate it. but I would certainly feel less of a person to be talked/"corrected" that way. I know that when people tries to correct me, its that they just want me to change something about me so that I can be a better being and I appreciate that..
I just hope that "before they start pointing fingers, make sure their hands are clean" :).
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@potrish78 (742)
• Philippines
6 Oct 08
I don't really mind being corrected as long as it is done in a very subtle way. Making a mistake is already bad on its own and adding up to the guilt of making a mistake could probably bring about annoyance to the doer of the said mistake; Not to mention the already messed up mind,
so correcting someone might actually start a fight if it's not done politely or constructively. But if the intention is to help you improve then it's welcome.
so correcting someone might actually start a fight if it's not done politely or constructively. But if the intention is to help you improve then it's welcome.
@AltheGreat2430 (2716)
• Philippines
6 Oct 08
If it is helpful, I don't mind it. It's for your own sake. Won't you accept it if they are right? It is not for them it's for you. I find it annoying if others point out my mistake just to embarrass me. They are not trying to help you, but to pull you down.
@rajueie (204)
• India
5 Oct 08
hi frends....i dont hate people who corrects me....but they shud do it in a way as it meant to do...even everybody shud not feel bad if people around u corrects if at all u are wrong.....u shud take everything in a positive way....thanq....happy mylotting...
@glords (2614)
• United States
5 Oct 08
It really depends on how the person corrects me. If they do it kindly then I am always grateful for the guidance. If they do it negatively then I don't care for it much. I also don't like it when people point out my mistakes if there is no way to correct them. For example if I have a typo on mylot, I can't do much to fix it, so I'd prefer if everyone just let it go.
@benita2008 (102)
• China
5 Oct 08
That depends. If I sense earlier than you that I really did something wrong, it's the right time you correct me face to face. To tell the truth, I would rather you gave me a hint, because I like self-reflection and will know what I really should do.
@ladym33 (10979)
• United States
5 Oct 08
Sometimes I can get very annoyed by someone correcting me. Especially like you said if I am in a hurry, or doing something that is not all that important. Of course if I am doing something important and someone corrects me then that correction could have saved me from a lot of trouble down the road. So I guess my answer is it really depends on the situation. I think if the person is just trying to be petty correcting something that does not really matter anyways it would bother me. However if they are truly trying to be helpful that is a good thing.
