German feedback addresses specific work, behavior, or outcomes rather than making global judgments about you as a person. “This report has weaknesses” is different from “you are a weak analyst.” “That decision was questionable” is different from “you have poor judgment generally.” This distinction matters. Task-focused feedback gives you something concrete and bounded to address. You cannot change your entire being, but you can improve a specific report.
When receiving feedback from Germans, recognize that criticism of your work is not condemnation of you as a person. When giving feedback, maintain this distinction—address the specific matter, not the person’s character or general capability.
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