People ask for criticism, but they only want praise

People ask for criticism, but they only want praise
I do not know a single person who likes being criticized. It is true that
people appreciate honesty, but when it comes to criticizing them, they
become very sensitive.
Sometimes people really want to hear what you think, but they always
hope the truth will be more pleasant than it is. When telling someone that
there is something wrong with their behavior, looks, etc. one should be as
tactful as possible. Being tactful is not only being polite but also trying
not to hurt one by telling them the truth.
I suppose that when one is being asked to express his opinion, he should
tell the truth, but - there are many ways to say something.
It feels good when someone tells you something nice about yourself, but
on the other hand, it can really ruin your day when you hear something
unpleasant. I suppose people want to know the truth from the people they
really care about. They are not as much interested in what strangers think
about them.
Sometimes people really need to know what one thinks about them. It is
important to them because it might help them with making a certain
decision.
All in all, people like being criticised but only when the critics are
positive. It helps them raise their self-confidence, which is a very
important factor in one’s life.
M. L., 4.I