Do we really listen to what other people tell us, about us?

I usually listen to other people's advices provides that you do not get too judgemental or you do not start criticizing me especially if you do not the other side of the story.

I do listen to what others are telling me or about me. It is one way to help improve ourselves and widen our horizon. You are right when you say that we should think of what the words actually mean. If we do listen to others we must listen well to prevent misunderstandings. Criticisms are good, it caters to changes. But it is entirely up to us on how to deal with it.

When i hear a negative feedback about me, i analyze it. When i realize that it is indeed not good, i would for myself try to change it. But if i have analyzed it to be derogatory and i know i am right , i would say to that person (silently to myself only), Mamatay ka sa Inggit (Die out of envy!).

of course I do. Some words I might find offensive, so be it, it is their opinion. We cannot explain or show who we are to everyone everyday. They only speak what they saw or what they feel towards us, like how we judge other people according to what we saw and feel, so it's the same thing. I don't feel bad, maybe hurt, but it will help us to look for things that we must and should improve as well. Criticism is a good way to see where aspect in life we should take care and avoid. It is also a good way to know the people around us, who they and their real intent of making friend towards us.

Sometimes i feel down when they give me a negative comment.I just ignore their comment.If they tell me a positive thing and can improve myself,yes i will listen it.

well, hearing others (not only criticism) is difficult. people at times tend to make a perception nd DO NOT hear completely. it happens with me so many times. i know myself so gradually i have to actually attempt to ensure that i listen to the other party completely. i am not talking abt criticism. it cud be a general discussion. we loose patience and conclude easily and quickly. i wud say i have learnt my lessons over a period of time to ensure i do not make that mistake.

I sometimes yes, I sometimes not, It depends on what are they telling me. Of course I do respect what other people says as long as it is not bellow the belt and if It will improve my self. I do like people who directly saying it to me rather say it to others then at the end I will find it to others. Criticizers has two kinds the one who appreciate us and the one who only find the fault in us. I just pick some good points and some I did not mind. And I still believe what's the best in me.

I don't think thaqt we truly and honestly listen to what other people say about us. We want to hear what we want to hear and we will often try to find those words wherever we can. We don't always care what is just and right. getting our feelings hurt by the truth can offer blind us to what is really being said.

It really depends on who said it and what is the basis of that person. It's all up to us if we take it as a constructive criticism or a destructive one. I used to be the type of person who easily get hurt with what others said. But, I just realized I know myself better than them. What they doesn't won't matter if we won't think of it.

I think that wise people will often listen to what other people tell them about themselves. Constructive criticism can help us see ourselves as others see us and improve ourselves. Of course it is good to give thought about this because not everyone who says something about us is being truthfull. Its good to try and undertsand what their motives are in telling us things. Still, its always good to listen, but not everything should be taken to heart.

It depends on who is saying what but also at what time. If I am busy I probably don't listen at all or just hear a part. Later on I might think about what is said and respond on it or not. If I ask someone for a respond, advice it's different. I listen but also think it over. I don't see critic as negative. If I do follow the advice is something different (to be honest I seldom do but I do need the input to be able to see things from a different point of view, even if I am aware that what works for someone else doesn't need to work for me). I am aware of the fact I live like a single (although I have kids, the eldest is 21) and there is not really an other adult to correct mejavascript:__doPostBack('ctl00$cphMainContent$lbStart','') around. This can be a good thing but also a good reason to listen to others once in a while. My kids do give me advices too btw but it's different since they are raised by me. I don't find it hard to listen to words or read nasty letters/e-mails. It does keep my brains busy and it also tells me a lot about the person who tells/writes me and about the relationship we have.

its either CONSTRUCTIVE OR DESTRUCTIVE CRITISICM..we listen of course..but we dont really take it seriously...

I'd be a hypocrite to say that I take in other people's words about me. I can't help but get defensive most of the times, even though I sometimes realize a bit afterwards that what they said had merit. As for advice, out of respect, I make a show of listening. Most often than not, I've already made my decision.

The sad truth is that everyone listen’s but less than 5% pay attention. Sometimes all somebody needs is a listening ear. I think people should change in as far as listening is concerned because times are hard and people are alone owing to diseases, poverty, war and so on. You may not know it but maybe you are all somebody has.

That is what it means by "listen". We listen the words then we think about it. I know it's not easy, moreover when people mention any criticisms. :D But as we grow up, we should be able to think more than to speak more. Not all criticisms are bad, and not all compliments are good. We better listen to what is said honestly than nicely. Honesty hurts sometimes, but lies hurt even worse. :)