A prison guard has just been given some very hurtful criticism. She isn’t sure how to respond. Which suggestion would you give her?

(1 point)
Responses

“Evaluate your expectations so that you can decide what’s reasonable.”

“Evaluate your expectations so that you can decide what’s reasonable.”

“Respond out of shock or anger so that your boss knows you are serious.”

“Respond out of shock or anger so that your boss knows you are serious.”

“Expect perfection from your job and work to make it perfect.”

“Expect perfection from your job and work to make it perfect.”

“See only the negative side of things so you can change them.”

1 answer

The best suggestion to give her would be:

“Evaluate your expectations so that you can decide what’s reasonable.”

This response encourages her to reflect on the criticism constructively and assess whether her expectations are realistic, which can help her respond in a way that fosters personal growth and professional development.