To criticize someone is to point out their faults or mistakes.

Some people appreciate constructive criticism which can help them develop their skills.

(Some people cannot take any criticism without felling hurt.)

(Learning how to provide and take constructive criticism is an important skill.)

To praise someone is to let them know that they have done a good job.

Some people expect to be praised when they have performed well.

(It’s important not to praise people when they haven’t done a good enough job.)

To apologize to someone is to admit that you have done something wrong or hurtful.

One way to apologize is to say you are sorry.

If your apology isn't accepted, it means the person hasn't forgiven you.

(If you accidentally hurt someone it's usually a good diea to apologize.)

To order people to do something means to use your power or position to get them to do it.

Many people dislike being ordered to do things.

In many cases, it's better to make a request than order someone to do something.

(If someone doesn’t follow orders, he or she may be punished.)

(A boss may order his employees to do something and they will usually agree to do it, even if they don't want to.)

To encourage someone is to support their efforts, and help build their confidence.

A good teacher encourages students to do their best.

To discourage someone is to take away their confidence.

(Some people are discouraged if they don't receive praise or recognition for their work.)

(If someone rejects your apology, it means they haven’t forgiven you.)

(It’s discouraging to work for someone who never shows appreciation for your hard work.)

(To forgive someone is to accept their apology.)

(A good leader can transform an unsuccessful company into a successful one by changing how it is organized.)

(A boss may use a request instead of a command as a way to show respect to an employee.)

(If two people are attracted to each other, they want to be together.)

criticize    英 [ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz]  美 [ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz]    v. 批评;批判;挑剔;指责;评论;评价

criticism    英 [ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm]  美 [ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm]     n. 批评;批判;责备;指责;(尤指对书、音乐等的)评论文章，评论

praise    英 [preɪz]  美 [preɪz]     n. 赞扬;称赞;赞美;(对上帝的)颂扬，赞颂 v. 表扬;赞扬;称赞;颂扬，赞颂(上帝)

apologize    英 [əˈpɒlədʒaɪz]  美 [əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz]     v. 道歉;谢罪

hurtful    英 [ˈhɜːtfl]  美 [ˈhɜːrtfl]     adj. 伤感情的;伤害自尊的

encourage    英 [ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ]  美 [ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ]     v. 支持;鼓励;激励;鼓动;劝告;怂恿;促进;助长;刺激

discourage    英 [dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ]  美 [dɪsˈkɜːrɪdʒ]     v. 阻拦;阻止;劝阻;使灰心;使泄气;使丧失信心