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Why do people easily point out something you did wrong, but are hesitent to say something you did right?

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    LostSpace - 41-45 years old

    Posted by LostSpace 1 Jun 18th, 2012 at 3:04PM

    because most people are always looking to the negative of everything in life instead of the postive of life.. if you come across postive people they will point out all the good instead of the bad.

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16 Answers to "Why do people easily point out something you did wrong, but are hesitent to say something you did right?"

  1. unsure99 - 26-30 years old - female

    Posted by unsure99 Jun 18th, 2012 at 12:28AM

    it is easier to see the wrong. I think that this is why kids look for the neg. attention because they are never receving any attention for doing good things

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  2. IntenseCookie - 13-15 years old - female

    Reply by IntenseCookie Jun 18th, 2012 at 12:31AM

    I never thought about it that way... good imput :)

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  3. AlDemone - 51-55 years old - male

    Posted by AlDemone Jun 18th, 2012 at 12:28AM

    Human nature. Be happy for the good you do for yourself.

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  4. Whateverrrrr - 36-40 years old - female

    Posted by Whateverrrrr Jun 18th, 2012 at 12:28AM

    Because the wrong stands out more then the good.
    People tend to be reminded of the wrong doings and they tend to forget about the good people have done to them or whatever.

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  5. rodrwill1 - 26-30 years old - male

    Posted by rodrwill1 Jun 18th, 2012 at 12:27AM

    It is much easier to insult than it is to compliment. On a side note, constructive criticism should be distinguished from insults. Criticism is when someone tells you something about yourself you were a little too comfortable not knowing. It may hurt, but it is also far more important to your evolution and growth as a human.

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  6. MikeWinther - 41-45 years old - male

    Posted by MikeWinther Jun 18th, 2012 at 12:27AM

    I do both. Handshake and dissappointment walk hand in hand at times

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  7. muskratjo - 70+ years old - male

    Posted by muskratjo Sep 13th, 2012 at 2:32AM

    That is soo easy. They don't know what I amdoing

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  8. PC800 - 26-30 years old

    Posted by PC800 Aug 28th, 2012 at 10:23AM

    People tell you what you should DO, THINK, and SAY differently because they are anxious/fearful and have a need to control their environment--to make you more like them--and will do so even if it costs them the love of a very special person...

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  9. inspiration1 - 61-65 years old - male

    Posted by inspiration1 Jun 18th, 2012 at 12:35AM

    Because, normally, everyone is supposed and expected to do the "right". In fact, it is taken for granted that one will not do anything wrong, knowingly.
    When one does anything wrong, one is reminded to emphasize that something wrong has happened which should not have.

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  10. inspiration1 - 61-65 years old - male

    Reply by inspiration1 Jun 18th, 2012 at 9:31AM

    Thanks.

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  11. maliklucky - 26-30 years old - male

    Posted by maliklucky Jun 18th, 2012 at 12:30AM

    all peoples are not like this , but some peoples has lack of confidence so they don't want to encouraging or admire someones right doing ..but they want to criticize on others in every way ( right or wrong doesn't matters for that kind of peoples )

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  12. NedKelly1 - 51-55 years old - male

    Posted by NedKelly1 Jun 18th, 2012 at 12:29AM

    you learn by your mistakes and when people give you some guidance when you make a mistake they are hoping that you reduces your mistakes over time

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  13. Englishgent1970 - 36-40 years old - male

    Posted by Englishgent1970 Jun 18th, 2012 at 12:28AM

    it's just the way of the world i'm afraid
    people find it easier to criticize than to compliment

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  14. Infinite9 - 70+ years old - female

    Posted by Infinite9 Jun 18th, 2012 at 12:27AM

    I'm quite the opposite.

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  15. liveXlifeXsimple - 18-21 years old - female

    Posted by liveXlifeXsimple Jun 18th, 2012 at 12:26AM

    Because we're stupid that way.

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  16. IntenseCookie - 13-15 years old - female

    Reply by IntenseCookie Jun 18th, 2012 at 12:29AM

    Amen.

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  17. CreateTVT - 22-25 years old

    Posted by CreateTVT Jun 18th, 2012 at 12:26AM

    good point!

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  18. IntenseCookie - 13-15 years old - female

    Reply by IntenseCookie Jun 18th, 2012 at 12:29AM

    Thanks :)

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  19. woundeddragon - 18-21 years old - male

    Posted by woundeddragon Jun 18th, 2012 at 12:26AM

    because to a lot of people its easier to see the wrong and not the good. its easier to point out the bad than the good because they are always looking for the negative and not the positive.

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