I think it all boils down to most people want approval of their work;
we're all little kids inside loving when someone says "Oh, that's
beautiful........ you stayed inside the lines"! It makes me feel
good. : ) Ruth


Ruth, I think what you said is quite true as far as you go. There is a
difference between an opinion and a critique. You can hear it in the questions.
"Do you like this piece?" versus "How can I improve on this?" If someone is
still looking for approval, the second question may not be a good idea. Dan