how to praise and how to criticize

how to praise
and how to
how to criticize

answer the question

Do you find giving praise or receiving praise more difficult? Why?

what is this?

1) Mr. Jones told me how much he appreciated your thank you note after the job interview. He thought it was a great personal touch. 

2) Your desk is such a mess. Are you sure you are not trying to grow your own paper? 

Multiple Choice

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• I just wanted to mention that, ...

• By the way, ...

• Oh, have you got a minute?

• I`m afraid that…

​PRAISING SOMEONE AT WORK

General Praise:

• Good job!

• Well done!

• Excellent work!

• Fantastic!

• You did a great job on...

• That's exactly what I was looking for.

Specific Praise:

• I was really impressed with... (specific skill/task)

• The way you handled... was excellent.

• Your presentation was very informative and engaging.

• I appreciate your attention to detail.

• I'm grateful for your hard work on this project.

​(похвалить в общих чертах)

criticize at work

​Softening phrases:

• I think...

• Perhaps...

• Maybe we could try...

• Have you considered...?

• I wonder if...?