Part one covers the fundamental techniques in handling people. It emphasis the negative impact criticizing, condemning and complaining can have on a person. Webster defines criticizing as the expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes. When you criticize, it causes a negative impact between you and the person being criticized. The impact could cause tension, negative energy or unease in the friendship. Not only is it bad for the friendship but also for the self-esteem and self-worth of the other person. These negative techniques should be avoided. Keep in mind that criticizing and having a complaint are two different things. Complaints are needed, expesially when a situation makes you uncomfortable or upset. Complaints should be given sensibly, for the person may not understand they made a mistake, criticism should be avoided because of how negative and degrading it can be to the person. Dale Criticizing said “Any fool can criticize, complain, and condemn—and most fools do. But it takes character and self-control to be understanding and forgiving.” When focusing on all the negatives about a person it is easy to forget the good that is within the person. When condemning a person, or expressing complete disapproval, the person on the receiving end will likely never forget. The person will probably remember the negative words said or actions done each time the giver encounter them. That’s why it’s more important to focus on lifting the person’s spirit rather than pushing it down.
When dealing with a positive situation between you and a friend it is very important to give honest