{"id":18807,"date":"2022-05-18T14:38:05","date_gmt":"2022-05-18T14:38:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/?p=18807"},"modified":"2024-03-25T09:09:07","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T09:09:07","slug":"how-to-respond-to-feedback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/how-to-respond-to-feedback\/","title":{"rendered":"27 Great Ways to Respond to Feedback (Positive, Negative)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:150%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}<\/style><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many different <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/federation.edu.au\/staff\/learning-and-teaching\/teaching-practice\/feedback\/types-of-feedback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">types of feedback<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Feedback can be positive, negative, or constructive, and it can be sent in an email or delivered in person. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether in a professional, academic or personal setting, responding to feedback is always a tricky thing to navigate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important thing to keep in mind is not to respond emotionally in the heat of the moment, especially when the feedback is negative.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allow yourself a moment to process the information, then contextualize it by asking yourself how important it is that the person giving you the feedback has this opinion about you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a comprehensive guide to responding to feedback, with sample responses tailored to fit a wide variety of situations.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>27 ways to respond to feedback<\/strong><b><\/b><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Wow, thank you. That&rsquo;s so kind. I really appreciate you saying that.&nbsp;<\/b><b><\/b><br>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Thanks, it&rsquo;s really nice to hear my efforts being acknowledged.&nbsp;<\/b><b><\/b><br>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>I feel a bit embarrassed, that&rsquo;s so nice. I&rsquo;m not sure I deserve all that praise, but I&rsquo;m very grateful to you for saying what you did.&nbsp;<\/b><b><\/b><br>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>You&rsquo;re too kind. Thank you for that feedback. I really enjoy working with you as well.&nbsp;<\/b><b><\/b><br>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>That&rsquo;s extremely kind of you to say. You&rsquo;ve made my week.&nbsp;<\/b><b><\/b><br>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Thank you for saying that. I really appreciate the feedback!<\/b><b><\/b><br>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Hi, I appreciate your kind words, even though I&rsquo;m not totally sure I&rsquo;ve earned them.&nbsp;<\/b><b><\/b><br>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>I appreciate you taking the time out of your day to email me this kind feedback. I know I speak for the office when I say that your leadership makes it easy for us to do our jobs well.&nbsp;<\/b><b><\/b><br>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Thank you for those kind compliments. You are an inspiring boss, and it is easy to be dedicated when working in such a motivating setting.&nbsp;<\/b><b><\/b><br>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Awww, thank you. This was the nicest message to receive. You&rsquo;ve made me so happy.<\/b><b><\/b><br>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>I hear what you&rsquo;re saying. Let me take some time to reflect on this and I&rsquo;ll get back to you.&nbsp;<\/b><b><\/b><br>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>This is obviously hard to hear. I think I need a moment to think your feedback over before I can respond appropriately.&nbsp;<\/b><b><\/b><br>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>I&rsquo;m disappointed to hear that this is how you feel, but I&rsquo;ll take this feedback onboard.&nbsp;<\/b><b><\/b><br>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>I appreciate your honesty, even though it&rsquo;s not easy to hear this. I&rsquo;ll reflect on this conversation and try to improve.&nbsp;<\/b><b><\/b><br>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>While I can see where you&rsquo;re coming from, I don&rsquo;t feel that your criticism is warranted. Let me explain how things look from where I&rsquo;m standing.&nbsp;<\/b><b><\/b><br>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>This was not an easy email to read, but I will reflect on the points you&rsquo;ve raised and improve my performance in the relevant areas.&nbsp;<\/b><b><\/b><br>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>I am sorry to hear you feel this way. I will give some thought to the issues you raised and then get back to you.&nbsp;<\/b><b><\/b><br>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Thank you for your honesty. Since you&rsquo;ve now raised your grievances, I will set out the things that have been bothering me about this arrangement. It would be good to talk through this situation in person if you have any availability this week.&nbsp;<\/b><b><\/b><br>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>I accept your feedback and will do my best to improve my efforts in relation to the issues you raised.&nbsp;<\/b><b><\/b><br>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>I have read your email through twice and will take some time to reflect on your feedback.&nbsp;<\/b><b><\/b><br>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>I hear what you&rsquo;re saying, and I agree about the points that I could improve upon. I&rsquo;ll invest some time in investigating what I need to do to make that happen.&nbsp;<\/b><b><\/b><br>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>I think that&rsquo;s a very fair assessment of my performance. I will take heart from the positives and work on improving the negatives.&nbsp;<\/b><b><\/b><br>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>I appreciate your honest assessment of my performance and your good advice for how to improve. I will take what you&rsquo;ve said onboard.&nbsp;<\/b><b><\/b><br>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Thank you for your email. This is some good food for thought. I appreciate the positive points you raised and will reflect on your comments about the areas I could improve in.&nbsp;<\/b><b><\/b><br>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>I appreciate you reaching out. It&rsquo;s great to feel that management cares and is paying attention to our work. I will endeavor to improve in the areas you mentioned.&nbsp;<\/b><b><\/b><br>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>I will take all this into consideration. I&rsquo;m glad about the things you mentioned going well, and I will spend more time on the aspects of the job that need improvement.&nbsp;<\/b><b><\/b><br>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Thank you for getting in touch. I appreciate the time you&rsquo;ve put into giving me feedback and I will work on putting the things you&rsquo;ve mentioned into practice.&nbsp;<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to respond to positive feedback in person&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-in-Person.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28938\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-in-Person.jpg\" alt=\"Two People at Work Talking to Each Other\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-in-Person.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-in-Person-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-in-Person-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-in-Person-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-in-Person-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-in-Person-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-in-Person-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-in-Person-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-in-Person-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-in-Person-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-in-Person-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-in-Person.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28938 eager-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3Crect%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Two People at Work Talking to Each Other\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-in-Person.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-in-Person.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-in-Person.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-in-Person-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-in-Person-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-in-Person-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-in-Person-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-in-Person-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-in-Person-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-in-Person-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-in-Person-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-in-Person-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-in-Person-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is nothing better than positive feedback. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether we are working our tails off at work, racking up the hours in the college library, or simply have been there for a friend during a difficult period, there is no nicer feeling than being told our efforts are appreciated.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This appreciation is especially powerful when it is conveyed in person. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, it can also be embarrassing to be told nice things about oneself, and you may find yourself blushing or getting flustered when trying to find the words to express your gratitude for the kind words.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never fear. Here are some fool-proof ways to respond to positive feedback in person.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Wow, thank you. That&rsquo;s so kind. I really appreciate you saying that.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it important to take a second to think before responding to any kind of feedback, it is also good not to make your response too calculated, particularly when you are responding to positive feedback in person.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, the person complimenting you will appreciate your honest reaction. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, while you may want to contain any shrieks of joy you feel tempted to let out, it is perfectly acceptable to allow your organic happiness to show on your face.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can more or less say what you genuinely feel about what you&rsquo;ve been told. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is not just one <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/how-to-respond-to-compliments\/\">best way to respond to compliments<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but this sample response is a good example of how this might sound.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Thanks, it&rsquo;s really nice to hear my efforts being acknowledged.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another thing you can say after receiving positive feedback is that you appreciate having your efforts acknowledged.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This response is a simple expression of gratitude for the time that someone has taken to reflect on your behavior or performance. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanking someone for feedback will make them more likely to give you feedback in the future and to take an interest in your progress.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to thank people for their comments or advice, regardless of the setting, and especially when the feedback is positive.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>3. I feel a bit embarrassed, that&rsquo;s so nice. I&rsquo;m not sure I deserve all that praise, but I&rsquo;m very grateful to you for saying what you did.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of us feel embarrassed when we&rsquo;re complimented. While we may be happy on the inside, we find it hard to acknowledge that we have done something well and would rather not be the center of attention.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel nervous when you receive praise because you aren&rsquo;t sure you deserve it, you can express this. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The person giving you positive feedback is sure to disagree with your assessment, because after all, they&rsquo;re just expressed that they think you&rsquo;re doing very well, but a little humility never goes amiss.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>4. You&rsquo;re too kind. Thank you for that feedback. I really enjoy working with you as well.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When someone compliments you, it is nice to acknowledge the role they play in contributing to your positive performance. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a motivating work colleague or an inspiring boss compliments your work, you can return the compliment!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all, no one doesn&rsquo;t like to hear that their work is appreciated!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>5. That&rsquo;s extremely kind of you to say. You&rsquo;ve made my week.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a close work colleague compliments you on your efforts in the office, or if a friend thanks you for your personal support, you can tell them they&rsquo;ve made your week.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a nice way to express how grateful you are to them without having to gush too much.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to respond to positive feedback over email&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-over-Email.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-28940 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-over-Email.jpg\" alt=\"A Guy on the Computer Answering an Email Message\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-over-Email.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-over-Email-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-over-Email-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-over-Email-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-over-Email-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-over-Email-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-over-Email-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-over-Email-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-over-Email-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-over-Email-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-over-Email-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-over-Email.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-28940 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-over-Email.jpg\" alt=\"A Guy on the Computer Answering an Email Message\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-over-Email.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-over-Email-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-over-Email-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-over-Email-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-over-Email-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-over-Email-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-over-Email-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-over-Email-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-over-Email-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-over-Email-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-over-Email-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Positive-Feedback-over-Email.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receiving positive feedback over email come with the advantage that you can take your time to absorb the information and enjoy feeling proud without having to immediately think about how to react to the praise in an appropriate manner.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to respond to an email conveying a positive assessment of your recent performance is to keep things short and sweet. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&rsquo;t labor the point of how grateful you are. Instead, one or two short sentences will suffice.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Thank you for saying that. I really appreciate the feedback!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a short and sweet sample response that gets right to the point and would be perfectly suited to thanking a work superior for a kind bit of feedback received over email.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is crucial to start a response to a professional email giving you positive feedback with a thank you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it is part of a superior&rsquo;s job to help you progress, there is no contractual imperative for them to be reaching out to you to provide you with their detailed thoughts on your performance.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is almost certainly something they are doing because they care, so it is only right to let them know that you are aware of the kindness they are doing you.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Hi, I appreciate your kind words, even though I&rsquo;m not totally sure I&rsquo;ve earned them.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel that someone is giving you praise you don&rsquo;t deserve (even though, let&rsquo;s face it, you probably do and are just being hard on yourself), then you can tell them you feel this. No one doesn&rsquo;t like humility.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure, however, that you don&rsquo;t overdo the self-deprecation. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If someone pays you a compliment, they don&rsquo;t want to have to spend twenty minutes convincing you they really mean it.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, politely acknowledge that you feel their words are too kind, and then thank them for saying them anyway.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>8. I appreciate you taking the time out of your day to email me this kind feedback. I know I speak for the office when I say that your leadership makes it easy for us to do our jobs well.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best possible ways to respond to receiving positive feedback via email in a work context, is to compliment the other person in return.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if your boss writes to you to give you a positive performance assessment, let them know that you appreciate their leadership style. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moments of this kind of professional connection can be few and far in between, so it is a good idea to capitalize on them while they are happening.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You never know what this kind of mutual appreciation and understanding might lead to.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>9. Thank you for those kind compliments. You are an inspiring boss, and it is easy to be dedicated when working in such a motivating setting.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is another sample response that acknowledges the role your boss or work superior plays in your positive performance.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Importantly, if your boss hears that you enjoy being motivated, they will be likely to pay more attention to you in the future, and to try to foster your development. This may end up being enormously professionally advantageous.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>10. Awww, thank you. This was the nicest message to receive. You&rsquo;ve made me so happy.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This sample response is best saved for personal positive feedback and would not be appropriate in a professional context.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the perfect response if, for example, your mother-in-law reaches out over email to thank you for making such an effort with the food at Thanksgiving.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Feedback-1.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24623\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Feedback-1.jpg\" alt=\"How to Respond to Feedback\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Feedback-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Feedback-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Feedback-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Feedback-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Feedback-1-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Feedback-1-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Feedback-1-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Feedback-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Feedback-1.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24623 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Feedback-1.jpg\" alt=\"How to Respond to Feedback\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Feedback-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Feedback-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Feedback-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Feedback-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Feedback-1-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Feedback-1-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Feedback-1-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Feedback-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Feedback-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<h2><strong>How to respond to negative feedback in person&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-in-Person.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28944\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-in-Person.jpg\" alt=\"A Person Receiving Negative Feedback in Person\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-in-Person.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-in-Person-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-in-Person-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-in-Person-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-in-Person-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-in-Person-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-in-Person-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-in-Person-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-in-Person-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-in-Person-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-in-Person-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-in-Person.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28944 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-in-Person.jpg\" alt=\"A Person Receiving Negative Feedback in Person\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-in-Person.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-in-Person-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-in-Person-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-in-Person-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-in-Person-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-in-Person-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-in-Person-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-in-Person-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-in-Person-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-in-Person-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-in-Person-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-in-Person.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is quite possibly nothing harder than receiving negative feedback in person. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often, listening to someone criticize us can trigger a fight-or-flight response. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We may find our stomach clenching, our limbs shaking, or even that we are fighting back tears.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is all completely normal. However, it is important to keep your composure when receiving negative feedback in person. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&rsquo;t react hastily. Instead, simply listen.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, give yourself a moment to reflect on how you feel. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have calmly assessed your options, you can use one of the following responses to de-escalate the situation and to remove yourself from it if necessary.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>11. I hear what you&rsquo;re saying. Let me take some time to reflect on this and I&rsquo;ll get back to you.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can always, always, always say that you need some time to reflect. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If someone has given you negative feedback, there is nothing wrong with not addressing the substantive issue in the heat of the moment.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking the time to reflect on what has been said to you and on how well you think it reflects your behavior will allow you to respond in a more objective, less defensive, and more emotionally prepared way.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply respond the above, end the conversation, and plan on approaching the person again once you&rsquo;ve had time to think things through.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>12. This is obviously hard to hear. I think I need a moment to think your feedback over before I can respond appropriately.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negative feedback, whether in a work context or a personal one, can cut the core. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is normal to feel genuinely upset after receiving it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no point pretending that you aren&rsquo;t being affected by what the person criticizing you is saying.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most mature way to deal with feeling bad when someone tells you they don&rsquo;t think you&rsquo;ve done a good job, is to let them know what they&rsquo;re saying is hard to hear.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Words said in anger are notoriously unhelpful, so instead of allowing your emotions to get the better of you, remove yourself from the situation by asking for a moment.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>13. I&rsquo;m disappointed to hear that this is how you feel, but I&rsquo;ll take this feedback onboard.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It takes a big person to acknowledge when they have made a mistake.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to show your willingness to reflect honestly on your own behavior, tell the person giving you negative feedback that you will take what they are saying on board.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This readiness to be objective will surely earn you respect in their eyes.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>14. I appreciate your honesty, even though it&rsquo;s not easy to hear this. I&rsquo;ll reflect on this conversation and try to improve.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strange as it might sound, there are times when someone telling you bad things about yourself actually makes you feel grateful. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, it is not the negative things they are saying that make you happy.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rather, it is the fact that instead of simply walking around thinking badly of you, they care enough about your relationship to try to rectify the situation by seeing whether it can be fixed.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel that the negative feedback is genuinely motivated by wanting to work through things, thank the person speaking to you for their honesty. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will surely surprise them and transform the tone of the exchange into something warmer and more easy-going.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In any conflict, when a party shows a willingness to work through things, the problem is most of the way solved.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>15. While I can see where you&rsquo;re coming from, I don&rsquo;t feel that your criticism is warranted. Let me explain how things look from where I&rsquo;m standing.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receiving negative feedback in person is made even more difficult when it feels unfair. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you know that your performance has been excellent and you have been putting in the extra hours for months, it can really sting to have to sit and listen to criticism.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find yourself in this situation, the best thing to do is to hit back (not literally, of course!). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not just sit there and listen to yourself be criticized if you do not feel that what is being said is warranted. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, advocate for yourself!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all, not every situation is meant to work out. If the situation you are in seems unsustainable, there is no shame in finding a way out of it, whether that means <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/resignation-letter-for-job-just-started\/\">writing a resignation letter for a job you just started<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or quitting a job you&rsquo;ve hated for years.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to respond to negative feedback over email&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-over-Email.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28946\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-over-Email.jpg\" alt=\"A Person Responding to Negative Feedback over Email\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-over-Email.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-over-Email-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-over-Email-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-over-Email-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-over-Email-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-over-Email-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-over-Email-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-over-Email-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-over-Email-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-over-Email-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-over-Email-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-over-Email.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28946 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-over-Email.jpg\" alt=\"A Person Responding to Negative Feedback over Email\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-over-Email.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-over-Email-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-over-Email-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-over-Email-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-over-Email-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-over-Email-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-over-Email-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-over-Email-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-over-Email-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-over-Email-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-over-Email-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Negative-Feedback-over-Email.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only good thing about receiving an email that contains negative feedback, is that you have avoided having to listen to the criticism in person.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, it is awful to sit in front of a screen displaying critical words about you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing to do is to take a breather. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do something else for at least five minutes, then return to the email. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By this time, you will have had a few minutes to process what is going on.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to be as clear and concise as you can in your response. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not come across emotional or angry. Instead, keep your tone neutral and professional. Here are a few ways to do just this.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>16. This was not an easy email to read, but I will reflect on the points you&rsquo;ve raised and improve my performance in the relevant areas.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This sample response acknowledges that the email was not a nice thing to receive. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, by agreeing to reflect on the points raised and to improve your performance, you are giving the email&rsquo;s author everything they could want.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have sent your response off, you can take some time for yourself to think about what was said and how it made you feel.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, not all critical emails are made equal. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/response-to-a-job-rejection-email\/\">responding to a job rejection email<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a whole different kettle of fish to responding to a particularly negative performance review. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever the situation, do your best to sound measured and mature. &uml;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>17. I am sorry to hear you feel this way. I will give some thought to the issues you raised and then get back to you.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ah, the famous non-apology. While it may be infuriating to see the phrasing &ldquo;I&rsquo;m sorry you feel that way,&rdquo; in all the public apologies we read, it can be a useful tool to employ when you aren&rsquo;t sure you&rsquo;re ready to accept responsibility for something.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can say &ldquo;I am sorry to hear you feel this way&rdquo; in order to buy yourself some time. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give yourself some time to think about whether the negative feedback you&rsquo;ve received is warranted and whether you owe the email&rsquo;s writer a genuine apology.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you decide you do, you can get back to them with a more heartfelt sorry.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>18. Thank you for your honesty. Since you&rsquo;ve now raised your grievances, I will set out the things that have been bothering me about this arrangement. It would be good to talk through this situation in person if you have any availability this week.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most cases in which one person is giving another negative feedback, the feeling is pretty much mutual. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provided you feel confident doing so, you can use receiving criticism in a written form as an opportunity to set out your own frustrations.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to keep things from developing into a digital stalemate, you can end your email by asking the person you&rsquo;re corresponding with whether they have time to talk things through in person.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>19. I accept your feedback and will do my best to improve my efforts in relation to the issues you raised.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you receive negative feedback in a work context and simply want to resolve the issue with as little trouble as possible, the easiest thing to do is just to accept the feedback and promise to do better.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No one will expect you to do more than this, so the conflict or tension will essentially be over once the email has been fired out of your inbox.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no harm in admitting you&rsquo;ve done something wrong. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes doing so allows us to move forward with a clean slate. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you are a student who has been told off for skipping lessons, why not simply <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/how-to-write-an-apology-letter-for-missing-class\/\">write an apology letter for missing class<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and resolve not to do this anymore.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>20. I have read your email through twice and will take some time to reflect on your feedback.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to show someone that you are genuinely taking their feedback to heart, let them know that you have read their email twice. Nothing says, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m trying to understand&rdquo; more than re-reading.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Then tell them you will reflect on the points they&rsquo;ve raised.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This response is perfectly non-committal, because while you are pledging yourself to trying to understand, you are not pledging to change your behavior. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can wait until after you&rsquo;ve taken the time to reflect to see how you feel about whether you need to adjust your behavior.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also okay to decide that a situation isn&rsquo;t working out for you and to <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/voluntary-resignation-letter\/\">write a voluntary resignation letter<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to respond to constructive feedback in person<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Constructive-Feedback-in-Person.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28948\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Constructive-Feedback-in-Person.jpg\" alt=\"Two People Talking to Each Other at Work\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Constructive-Feedback-in-Person.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Constructive-Feedback-in-Person-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Constructive-Feedback-in-Person-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Constructive-Feedback-in-Person-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Constructive-Feedback-in-Person-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Constructive-Feedback-in-Person-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Constructive-Feedback-in-Person-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Constructive-Feedback-in-Person-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Constructive-Feedback-in-Person-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Constructive-Feedback-in-Person-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Constructive-Feedback-in-Person-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Constructive-Feedback-in-Person.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28948 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Constructive-Feedback-in-Person.jpg\" alt=\"Two People Talking to Each Other at Work\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Constructive-Feedback-in-Person.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Constructive-Feedback-in-Person-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Constructive-Feedback-in-Person-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Constructive-Feedback-in-Person-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Constructive-Feedback-in-Person-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Constructive-Feedback-in-Person-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Constructive-Feedback-in-Person-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Constructive-Feedback-in-Person-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Constructive-Feedback-in-Person-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Constructive-Feedback-in-Person-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Constructive-Feedback-in-Person-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Respond-to-Constructive-Feedback-in-Person.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There isn&rsquo;t a person in the world who wouldn&rsquo;t benefit from a bit of constructive feedback. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crucially, constructive feedback is not a criticism, but rather a way of conveying information that you have to be aware of in order to improve.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of getting defensive when someone gives you constructive feedback, try to see it as tough love, or a hand pushing you out of your comfort zone so that you can grow. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, the person you&rsquo;re speaking to is doing you a favor.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are few ways you might respond to receiving constructive feedback in person.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>21. I hear what you&rsquo;re saying, and I agree about the points that I could improve upon. I&rsquo;ll invest some time in investigating what I need to do to make that happen.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This sample response is evidence of a mature mindset. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It expresses a self-awareness about one&rsquo;s own shortcomings without becoming defeatist about them and adopting a victim-mindset.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By promising to actively investigate how to improve, you are showing the person who gave you feedback that their positive intention has not been lost on you.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>22. I think that&rsquo;s a very fair assessment of my performance. I will take heart from the positives and work on improving the negatives.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An excellent thing way to <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herzing.edu\/blog\/how-handle-constructive-criticism-healthy-way\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">respond to constructive criticism in a healthy way<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is that you think the person giving it has provided a fair assessment.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constructive feedback often involves both positive and negative feedback, which means you can respond by expressing gratitude for the positives and promising to focus on bettering the negatives.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/thank-you-for-your-insight-alternatives\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Thanking someone for their insight<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is never a bad idea!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>23. I appreciate your honest assessment of my performance and your good advice for how to improve. I will take what you&rsquo;ve said onboard.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This sample response sets out a different way to thank someone giving you feedback for their honesty. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being honest with someone isn&rsquo;t always easy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, for the people pleasers among us, it can be downright terrifying.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If someone gives you constructive criticism, they may well have found it stressful experience. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanking them for their candor will surely not go amiss. If they have provided you with advice, you should also thank them for this.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>24. Thank you for your email. This is some good food for thought. I appreciate the positive points you raised and will reflect on your comments about the areas I could improve in.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good phrase to use in an email response to constructive criticism is &ldquo;food for thought.&rdquo; <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This shows that you will chew on, so-to-speak, the feedback you&rsquo;ve received. This is all someone giving feedback can really ask.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This sample response checks a number of important boxes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, it thanks the sender. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second, it promises to carefully consider the feedback.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Third, it expresses gratitude for the praise. Fourth, it promises to reflect about the areas where improvement is needed.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to respond to constructive feedback over email&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>25. I appreciate you reaching out. It&rsquo;s great to feel that management cares and is paying attention to our work. I will endeavor to improve upon the areas you mentioned.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This sample response to an email giving constructive to criticism focuses on the fact that it is a positive thing that the sender cares enough to pay close attention to their employees&rsquo; work. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a nice approach that chooses to turn something that might be considered a negative into a positive.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>26. I will take all this into consideration. I&rsquo;m glad about the things you mentioned going well, and I will spend more time on the aspects of the job that need improvement.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responding to constructive feedback over email requires you to be clear about how it has been received. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using &ldquo;I&rdquo; statements to express your feelings about the email you have received is always a good idea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>27. Thank you for getting in touch. I appreciate the time you&rsquo;ve put into giving me feedback and I will work on putting the things you&rsquo;ve mentioned into practice.&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many respects, this is the perfect response to constructive feedback. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is clear, short and gets straight to the point. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It expresses a willingness to put into practice the things mentioned by the original email&rsquo;s sender and thanks them for taking the time to give them feedback.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is nothing more that could be asked of them. If in doubt, why not just use this sample response?&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many different types of feedback. Feedback can be positive, negative, or constructive, and it can be sent in an email or delivered in person. 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