Quote
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“A big lesson I’ve learned is not to care what others think…. In this business, you get a thicker skin.”
Actress Eva Longoria, talking about staying strong in Hollywood (US Weekly)
Definition
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ability to take criticism, ability to not be sensitive
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Sometimes, it’s hard not to care what other people think. We might face a lot of pressure from our family and friends to act a certain way or pursue a certain career. Even people on the street might judge us… for what we wear, how we talk, or what part of the world we’re from!
It can be difficult to escape other people’s judgment. That is why it’s important to have a thick skin. Someone with a thick skin doesn’t care what other people think. They believe in themselves and do what they think is right. Negative comments bounce right off them!
Actress Eva Longoria had to develop a thick skin to work in Hollywood. She has faced a lot of criticism, but now she is a confident businesswoman and is following her dreams.
Do you face criticism in your life? Do you have a thick skin?
Examples
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“She’ll be okay in Mr. Mac’s math class, even though he’s mean. She’s got a thick skin.”
“A lot of people made fun of him for wearing those yellow shorts, but he didn’t care. He’s got a thick skin.”
“It’s important to have a thick skin when you travel. A lot of people might judge you for being from a different country.”