# Get harsh feedback

Giving feedback is hard. We can lower the friction to giving it using Chris Wheatley's T.A.C.T. framework:

**T**hankfulness. Calm the initial awkwardness with gratitude.

**A**cknowledgment. Make the other person feel seen and heard first so you can have an authentic dialog.

**C**ommitment. Honor the feedback with the change you'll make if you agree with it.

**T**hankfulness. Send a note later to reinforce and reward the behavior of giving feedback.

Happy Hackin'

### References

*   [How to get tough feedback from someone who cares about you | Chris Wheatley | TEDxSpokane](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDTHN31kK4A)