Criticism is defining an unhealthy state of things. It is mostly not agreeable but at times it becomes really important to criticize in order to ensure improvement in a person’s behavior or attitude. When finding faults in others one has to be very skillful and ensure that the words put across leave a healthy impact.
It is truly difficult to write a criticism letter because you never know how your letter would impact the reader’s mind. For some people this kind of comment is demoralizing and some take it as a next step to success. Hence it should be skillfully written with utmost consideration keeping in mind the age, personality, character of the reader.
Here are some successful tips to help you write an encouraging criticism letter:
• Criticism is necessary for growth and development of the person. Hence faults should be pointed in a way that it does not hurt the reader rather encourages him or her to identify them and show improvements.
• Do not make the letter insulting and don’t use any kind of harsh words or hostile language. Don’t make any kind of personal comments either and ensure that everything is put across in a generous manner.
• Start with a positive note or a friendly greeting. This will help the reader to calm down in the beginning and then accept the content followed.
• When describing and explaining the faults, make sure to mention some of the good points about the person’s character. Writing all bad things will demoralize him or her and will impart a feeling of ignorance.
• Clearly explain the faults with reasoning and examples of how it is inappropriate and insignificant. Don’t include comments from some third person or opinions of other people around you.
• Use encouraging words and show that you will be keen to help him correct his mistakes and curb his negativities. State clearly that you’ll be available for any kind of support and help to resolve the issue.
• Use a simple and straight language that is free of errors and free of confusions. Don’t leave any room for any kind of misunderstanding.
• Don’t use a harsh tone but do sound serious or else it would feel as if you are making fun of his or her faults. Be serious yet friendly.
• Don’t highlight or underline any specific detail or information about the person. This hurts the person and in a manner it’s insulting.
• State clearly what he or she has to change and the most appropriate way to do so.
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