Vague Feedback ≠ Useful feedback

Vague feedback is often worse than no feedback at all.

When someone tells you “𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓” or “𝒊𝒕 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕,” it leaves you guessing. Guessing leads to wasted time, unnecessary edits, and frustration on both sides.

No feedback means you at least move forward with your best judgement. Vague feedback stalls progress without giving direction.

What I’ve learned is this:

• Constructive feedback is specific.

• Helpful feedback explains the why, not just the what.

• Clear feedback respects both the work and the worker.

Vagueness doesn’t improve outcomes. 

Clarity does.

Signing Off,

Trixy Tan