Why People Don't Take Being Corrected Well

[AIAthefirst]

Have you ever been in an argument or said something you thought was true with all your heart, only to be proven wrong. Chances are, you will not take the revelation well, you will argue and disagree sometimes even when the person has solid points and you know it, why?...

Well this happens to everyone and there are a number of reasons why, the major reason being "PRIDE" , when someone proves you wrong you feel like others will perceive you as less than the person or the person is smarter than you, so you try everything to ignore the person or change subject, some even beat up the other guy and this is, of course extremely pointless.

You think pride is worth saving? well pride means nothing, it has no value to other people the only person who values your pride is you. In this situation, when someone proves you wrong with your friends or other people who take you in high regard, the person either wants you to learn something new or wants to patronise you, you don't know who is who, and when you go off on the person, you look like a baby who can't take correction or someone who must always be right and other people's respect for you plumits.

The simple way to handle correction you don't want to hear, is to actually take it. Calm down put your hands together and tell the person "okay I'm listening explain it" , when you take correction well people will perceive you as; Humble, calm and collected.

while when you just throw tantrums at people who correct you, you are perceived as; arrogant, stubborn and immature.

See the difference taking correction well builds character and helps you interact and understand people more. After all if you don't take people's opinions seriously than you can't expect them to take you seriously.

Kill your pride and arrogance today, if that person who everyone thinks is dumb or whatever corrects you say "Thank you, that must have taken courage guess your not as dumb as everyone thinks" or just a random person, take the correction when you are wrong I guarantee you will feel great afterwards.

P.s. this doesn't apply to debate situations before anyone gets smart with me 😑😑😑, this is referring to when you are wrong and even you know it.

[Spiorad_Aisce]

Very good take in fairness to myself I think I take being corrected well (providing it is done courteously). In reality we are on this planet a limited time so to waste time being totally wrong and prideful seems silly to me.

[dominiquois]

Because some people think they know it all until they are corrected.
As long as the person isn't overly mean, there shouldn't be a problem,.

[hellionthesage]

I always found that to be stupid. If your wrong and you realize it accept it. Not accepting it doesn't make you right, it just makes you more wrong. I hate beign wrong so I accept it when I am so I don't have to be wrong again.

[aliceinwonderland69]

I agree and actually think it does apply to a debate. People should know when they have been bested in an argument.

[AIAthefirst]

hmm... that's actually true, people do need to know when to hand in the towel.

[dudeman]

i dont like being corrected on stupid shit. like is that really what you got from what i just said. its just annoying like why people will say they are from san fransico instead of dailey city because you dont want the follow up question of where is that. its just annoying.

[brain5000]

When you make the truth the object of the game, and not reinforcing your pride, problems get solved, diseases get cured, companies make profits and worlds are conquered. Nice Take, I needed it.

[smølf]

I do not mind being corrected by facts, I do mind being "corrected" by opinions and moral values I don't share.

[Dtegesd123]

I'm okay with being corrected , however i hate when people are snobbish about it. e. g. bla bla bla you are wrong, go educate yourself.

[MrShinyPants]

A major part of why people become offended by helpful criticism is because of pride

[Anonymous]

Sometimes people "correct" and actually state false information though. I usually don't argue because I can tell in the way they wrote they are ready to be argumentative and it's just not worth it. It's fun to watch dumb people think they're smart.

[orphan]

was hoping you'd touch on the psychology some.

nonetheless, original take =)

[forfundude]

Ii completely agree with and appreciating your mature thinking :-)

[Byakuyarko]

I like being corrected. It means that I have scope for improvement. Of course when I step my game up, they smart alec who decided to correct me is going to be roasted thoroughly...

[admles]

"the" smart alec ;)

[Byakuyarko]

@admles: I see what you did there homered. Lol

[Byakuyarko]

*hombre

[admles]

Hehehehehe :D

[skeptic007]

cause there stupid and think they have all the answers
if someone can't prove it visually than it's not science

[dominiquois]

That's actually not true. You can't prove sound waves or atoms or quantum particles or black holes visually but that doesn't mean they're not science or don't exist. That's just dumb. Ha, now I've correct you.

[dominiquois]

*corrected

[skeptic007]

@dominiquois
sound wave - we can feel and hear it
we can see atoms
quantum particles have never been seen so that's guess work I don't run on guess work
black holes exist we see them

so no there is no issue, but I'm right a lot of science is theoretical I hate theoretical science fucking worthless

[Anonymous]

Actually people do take correction very well but ironically many times the "corrector" is the prideful one. When the teacher shouts no one listens but when the teacher whispers everyone draws close.

[Marinepilot]

I hated being corrected. Reason being is that most people don't know what they're talking about.

[ColinHarvey]

The self esteem movement fucked our generation.

[somethingoingon]

i get blocked for that here

[serious]

Good take!

[Skadouchebag]

AMEN, SISTER!

[Coolerthanyourmom]

Agreed nice take ☺🐸

[Anonymous]

Being right is more important than being moral!

[Poppykate]

I truly hope that you are joking! I believe being fair and moral is more important than proving that you are right. However, a willingness to accept that you are wrong graciously is admirable.

[Opinion Owner]

@Poppykate I totally agree and yes I was being facetious.

[Poppykate]

👍🏼

[Opinion Owner]

@Poppykate Ouch I just sat on your thumb.

[Poppykate]

And yet I somehow think you enjoyed it! 😉

[Opinion Owner]

@Poppykate I would have but my friend died tonight. Sorry for dampening the mood.

[Poppykate]

I am really sorry! If you need to talk drop me a message. My best wishes and prayers are with you!.

[Opinion Owner]

@Poppykate Not religious at all but thank you and thank you again for commenting on most of my stuff :)

[Poppykate]

I hope you are feeling somewhat better. ( although I have a feeling you might be feeling a little low for a while). Having lost someone close to me, my best advice is to just let yourself feel the grief, and have a couple of drinks! Oh and Chocolate is a great mood lifter! And try to get plenty of cuddles. I will get you started! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 Feel happier real soon! 😊

[Opinion Owner]

@Poppykate Aww you are a sweet lady. Thank you