Many people
become defensive when they are being criticized, but the problem is that being defensive never helps to solve the problem at hand.
He taught us how to effectively express and listen to complaints in a way that we could hear each other
without becoming defensive.
When receiving criticism from their boss, instead
of becoming defensive, flexible people remain receptive and consider what is being said before choosing an appropriate reaction.
While it's normal to
become defensive in a moment like this, remember that we are all human and you're doing your best: the feedback can help you do even better.
In addition, they will quickly
become defensive if they feel that you are asking questions to «trap» them or to try to «lead» their thinking.
Many
people become defensive when they are being criticized, but the problem is that its perceived effect is blame.
People bring dogs with social issues there to «get over their issues» and then well - socialized friendly dogs have bad experiences and
become defensive around other dogs.
Unfortunately, when we are defensive, our partner generally
becomes defensive too, and we get caught in a vicious negative cycle.
Research on recent college graduates finds that many react negatively to early experiences in the workplace
by becoming defensive about their abilities.
If you are interested in
becoming a defensive driving instructor, then these are techniques that you not only must teach in classes, but must learn to apply to your own driving.
Your natural response is to tense up and
become defensive as you deny, dismiss, blame, and justify, so you won't be held accountable.
The same goes with a pet who is previously fine with being held but has
suddenly become defensive and violent when someone approaches to pick it up.
It can be bad news, though, if the
owner becomes defensive and tries to push back against your insurance company in order to avoid having to contribute to a settlement.
Many
addicts become defensive or resistant to the idea, and will feel their own wave of emotions which can lead to withdrawal.
When one
party becomes defensive or goes on the attack, all positive communication is blocked by anger and hurt feelings.
By focusing on your feelings beneath the anger, you welcome your partner to offer empathy and make a repair instead
of becoming defensive.
Our mission is to understand the highest levels of excellence in teaching our students to
become defensive drivers on the highways.
Maybe they feel hurt and
become defensive when so many longtime gamers dare to compare and claim that modern games have nothing but technology on older games.
Remember to acknowledge what your partner does for you both and to thank them, rather than
become defensive about what each of you might do.
If your
partner becomes defensive, frustrated, or is unable to do this, abandon the idea and consider contacting a therapist.
When on the receiving end of that upset in a relationship, we can
easily become defensive in these moments and subtly or not so subtly begin to make our «counter argument.»
Jane, I've long suspected that those
who become defensive when people ask questions are not, deep down inside, as sure of their beliefs as they want the world to think, and they fear that those who ask questions may force them to acknowledge their doubts.
The moment you stop pressing in the opponents half your system of 3 at the back
becomes a defensive liability because it leaves you exposed to be overrun like we were on the Stoke goal.
This means he plays very close to the centre back pair that he will become the third Centre Back when need arises but will
become the Defensive midfielder when that role is necessary.
That Marvin Lewis, architect of the defense that in 2000 allowed 165 points (an NFL record for a 16 - game season), would leave to
become defensive coordinator of the Washington Redskins?
It
only became defensive this season, which I think was a reaction to the Board's refusal to support his vision.
One of the main causes of divorce is a pattern known by psychologists as «demand - withdraw,» which is when one person makes a request or gives a criticism to their partner, who
then becomes defensive and distant, according to Gaspard.
However, Benjamin and Hope started to notice their family
dog became defensive of Finn whenever Khan showed up — to the point of needing to be restrained from attacking the babysitter.