You consider it a compliment when a trusted friend calls you ambitious, but a criticism when a competitive co-worker labels you such. This illustrates how the same __________ can cause different emotions.

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The perception of the term "ambitious" as either a compliment or a criticism depends on the context or activating event, such as who is making the comment and under what circumstances.

You Consider It a Compliment When a Trusted Friend Calls