Under pressure, how do you react? When being criticized for lackluster performance, what do you do? Do you get stressed and angry or do you handle yourself with ease? When people correct you, does it upset you even though they may be right?

Class or elegance is more correctly defined as grace under pressure. We all have gone through a form of humiliation in one way or another brought about or caused by other people offering constructive criticism. For some, it has happened more than once.

Are you prepared to handle such situations? Do you know what you should do and how you should deal with it? Hundreds of books cover thousands of tips and tricks on how you should react however we will focus more on how you should not react when you are criticized.

Never make excuses. When someone criticizes you at home or at work, do not blame other people. Be responsible for your actions. For example you're your superior tells you he is not satisfied with your performance, don't blame him because he gave you a lot of assignments to work on.

Stay cool. Be strong and know that you could have done better. Do not break down and cry. Avoid recriminations and say such things as "You never liked me, you have never taken me seriously no matter what I do for you. You love to humiliate me in front of other people."

Refrain from getting even. Do not counter-attack criticisms by saying foul words against the other person. Never dig up old and forgotten embarrassing situations and throw it back to their face. If you are like this, you will find difficulty in having a stable circle of friends or a hold down a job.

The best thing to do is to be totally honest and give sincere apologies for your shortcomings instead of defending yourself. It will go a very long way in setting the situation right and making you appear as a strong and confident professional.

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