"try holding your pencil like this and see if that feels more comfortable when you write"
constructive, offering them a new way to do something
"your driving is crazy!"
destructive, could be said nicer
it's not nice to laugh about that, it could hurt someone's feelings
"you're so rude!"
destructive, could be said nicer
"your room is a disaster!"
destructive, could be said nicer
"the eyes on your drawing are so creepy"
destructive, could be stated in a more helpful way
You look tired
you're really immature
"keep practicing drawing eyes and you'll improve! art takes time"
constructive, trying to help
"I think what you said hurt his feelings. Is there a nicer way you could have spoken to him?"
constructive, calmly letting someone know how they came across
"I think that your room could be cleaned up a bit better, do you need help?
Hey Brandy, I'm talking to Olivia. Can you hold on one second?
"if you're interested in being healthy you can eat more fruit and veggies"
constructive, you're trying to help someone
You have smudge on your face right there
that outfit might not be warm enough, do you want a jacket?
When you notice your parent looking at their phone while driving and you say "when you're driving, keep your eyes on the road and remember to use your blinker."
Constructive
Will you shut up, I'm talking!
"can you wait until I'm done talking with Janai first and then we can talk?"
constructive, kind way to let someone know to not interrupt
I noticed you putting your head down in class, are you getting enough rest?
"your handwriting is so sloppy"
destructive, comes across as rude
"you never let me finish talking!"
destructive, could say it in a nicer way
"you always eat junk food for lunch"
destructive, comes across as rude
you're a weirdo
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