A delicate question: considering a certain flaw in your character (if you are human, you must certainly have at least one!) how do you feel if someone draws your attention to it by making a comment that sounds like a criticism? Would you rather never to be reminded of this aspect of your personality? Understandably, no-one likes to be shown a fault of theirs, to be made aware of one's own imperfection. Although you know that you are not 'perfect', at the same time you find it disagreeable when a friend, or a colleague points out such flaw. But, as every situation can be viewed from different perspectives, also this may have a positive side. If you try to be more open-minded, you can see those unpleasant comments as a way to better know yourself and, consequently, as an invitation to improve your character. Once you become "aware", it should not be too difficult to make a change. On the other hand, you may be brave enough to acknowledge it, accept it as it is, agree with your interlocutor, and...smile!
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