Showing posts with label feedback. Show all posts
Showing posts with label feedback. Show all posts

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Applying Feedback to Your Writing

So now you know how to give appropriate feedback. Now, let's switch gears and talk about what to do with feedback you receive. Yeah, yeah, you are probably not a writer. But what if you are? Or want to be? Consider this a "the more you know" instance.


How to give Feedback That is Helpful

I know you may not be a writer, but everyone must give feedback at one time or another. If you have had to call customer service for anything lately, "remain on the line for a short survey after your call" should be familiar. Or the cards left at the tables at restaurants. Whatever it is, everyone is asked to give some form of feedback for something in their lifetime.

But many people look at the chance to improve something in their life like a chore. Like the place? All 10's! Had a single bad experience after years of fantastic service? All 1's! For the love of all that is holy, don't do that. Just don't. It is lazy, dishonest, and stupid. If you aren't inclined to make the effort, then just decline the request. You hurt no one by doing that.

So what if you want to give constructive feedback, but aren't really sure how? Well, now I can help you out there! Here are some guidelines to follow.