What is the most constructive criticism you've ever received?

When I was a teen-ager.

Advice was: don’t go along with the crowd. Think for yourself, make your own decisions.

@elbanditoroso -Who gave you this advice?

Some ten, twelve years ago, my ‘boss’ at the volunteer organization I worked (and still work at) called me with him one day and told me that not everybody could/might appreciate my wit.
I was being witty all the time, constantly.
He was right, it wasn’t always funny (or not as such perceived).
From then on, mainly because I trusted him (and I saw he had a point), I decided to wait a few seconds before I opened my mouth.
These days, most of what comes out of it is serious/general stuff.
Witty I still am/can be though.

First I was offended, when he told me, but fairly quickly I saw his point.
I didn’t thank him that moment, but two years ago, when he stopped working there, at his goodbye get-together, I thanked him for all his advice and time spent together.
And gifted him a nice photographic present.

@rebbel – Nice! Did he like the autographed photo? XD

Yes, and no (I think).
:-)

@rebbel -You should surprise him with a visit and ask why it’s not on the wall…or maybe it is
btw, I think you are pretty funny :)

@lucillelucillelucille – Cousin who was (and still is) about 15 years older than me. I idolized him when I was a kid.

@elbanditoroso – :)

@lucillelucillelucille Well, as you know now, it is on the wall!
And thank you!

People keep telling me to stop talking too much.
I’m not cured yet!

@ucme -Sing, instead.

@lucillelucillelucille This is a great remedy, cheers!

My mom was a very critical kind of person. When she was angry with you she’d say the most hurtful things that served no purpose but to wound. I vowed not to be like that when I grew up and I really tried. I thought I was doing OK, until on day I was chastising my 7 year old daughter and she said, “Mom, it’s ok to be mad at me but you don’t have to hurt my hearts!” Absolutely leveled me. I was acting just like my mother. I think I really made a change then. I hope, anyway.

Is moderation on auto pilot?

Whoaw, did I miss something?

When I started walking, it was on my toes. I never noticed the difference. People started mentioning it to my mom when I was ten or so. She blamed it on my being so small, that when I started walking, and she put me in a walker, only toes would touch floor even on the lowest setting.
Still, nobody addressed it seriously until my high school friends put on Aerosmith and walked with me, back and forth across the room, arms across my shoulders and walking in step. I think we heard that song for an hour before we stopped for a snack. They told me never forget.

I’m with you @rebbel. What the hell?

So they made you walk on the flat of your feet? Did that work?

Walking on toes can be a symptom of a certain kind of tendon issue. My granddaughter used to walk on her toes, but she doesn’t any more (she’s 6.) She looks like a trippy little fairy when she did that!

Heel to toe, like normal people, duh.

I tried, anyway.

@elbanditoroso: The OP is asking for criticism not advice.