Criticism can be difficult to hear; take time to understand it.
The idea
Thank the speaker, ask for a specific example and say what you will do next.
Examples
- Gracias por decírmelo.Thank you for telling me.
- ¿Puedes darme un ejemplo concreto?Can you give me a concrete example?
- Quiero entender qué ocurrió.I want to understand what happened.
- No había visto el efecto de mi comentario.I had not seen the effect of my comment.
- Necesito un momento para pensarlo.I need a moment to think about it.
- La próxima vez revisaré el informe antes de enviarlo.Next time I will check the report before sending it.
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Watch out
Do not assume that asking for an example means admitting that every criticism is justified.
Try it yourself
Choose the appropriate word. ¿Podrías darme un ___ de lo que pasó? (ejemplo / techo)
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ejemplo
ejemplo asks for a particular instance.
Choose the appropriate word. Quiero ___ mejor tu preocupación. (entender / esconder)
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entender
entender expresses the wish to understand the concern.
Choose the appropriate word. Voy a ___ mi presentación antes de la reunión. (revisar / romper)
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revisar
revisar names a concrete next step.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the appropriate word. ¿Podrías darme un ___ de lo que pasó? (ejemplo / techo)
Choose the appropriate word. Quiero ___ mejor tu preocupación. (entender / esconder)
Choose the appropriate word. Voy a ___ mi presentación antes de la reunión. (revisar / romper)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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