Positively CRITICAL or hypoCRITICAL?

I am sure we have come across some people around us who are simply critical about anything and everything that happens, whether it affects them or not. Amongst this group of people, some are outrightly hypocritical because while they critise others, they are not able to do any better than those they critise. I think such people should keep their mouths shut.

It is alright to be critical if we have a better idea or a better way of doing things. This is healthy and should be encouraged. But, it would be most helpful if these people would come forward genuinely in the open and not hiding behind some walls or masks only to be heard but not seen. They should provide positive and constructive feedback and help make things better for others. It is easy to destroy but hard to construct.

So, in future, before we critise, ask if we have a better idea, if we can do it better and whether we are prepared to come forward and offer our constructive suggestions.