It is admirable to not being afraid to be criticized or have harsh reactions. That is the only way we grow.
I'm pretty sure nobody meant to give harsh reactions to begin with. Sometimes when we ask ones opinions we don't always like the response given. But overall that does seem to be how we learn from one another. I would rather someone tell me the truth about what I ask than to have them tell me what I want to hear only because they didn't want to hurt my feelings. Emotions subside after time but a well taught lesson lasts a life time.
