Stay calm and avoid reacting defensively
Listen fully before responding
Separate useful feedback from personal attacks
Ask clarifying questions if needed
Focus on the specific issue, not the tone
Thank the person for the feedback
Take time to reflect before deciding what to do
Accept valid points and make changes
Ignore criticism that is unfair or unhelpful
Keep your self-worth separate from the criticism
Respond respectfully and briefly
Learn from repeated feedback patterns
Use criticism as a chance to improve
Set boundaries if criticism becomes disrespectful