Omar was a few minutes late to work. He texted his boss the night before and let him know that he would be about 15 minutes late but would make up the time at the end of the day. His boss said that was fine. When he walks into the office, a coworker tells him that if he keeps being late all the time, he will get fired. Is this constructive criticism?

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Omar was a few minutes late to work. He texted his boss the night before and let him know that he would be about 15 minutes late but would make up the time at the end of the day. His boss said that was fine. When he walks into the office, a coworker tells him that if he keeps being late all the time, he will get fired. Is this constructive criticism?
  No, constructive criticism can only come from a superior. 
  Yes, he has been late many times before. 
  Yes, indeed, people who are late are typically fired. 
  No, his coworker does not know the full situation.  Which one is the correct anwser

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The correct answer is: **No, his coworker does not know the full situation.** Constructive criticism is typically intended to be helpful and is offered when the person giving the feedback has a comprehensive understanding of the situation. In this case, the coworker may not be aware of the communication Omar had with his boss regarding his lateness.