Question

Jerome is trying a new recipe and invites several of his friends over to taste it. Rachel tells him that it is good but it has too much salt. Is this constructive criticism?

A.
No, Rachel is a picky eater who doesn’t like anything.

B.
Yes, Rachel’s feedback was specific and sincere.

C.
Yes, he should not attempt to cook the dish again.

D.
No, Rachel didn’t provide any useful information.

Answer 1

B. Yes, Rachel’s feedback was specific and sincere. Constructive criticism is feedback that is meant to help someone improve or do better in the future. In this case, Rachel's feedback is specific (that there is too much salt) and sincere (she is being honest and not just saying something to be polite). This information can help Jerome improve the recipe in the future by adjusting the amount of salt he uses.