Severity

I used to act in a mode of great severity to any sort of criticism.  This wasn't because I was taking it personally, but because in the past being able to correctly evaluate and respond to requirements was realistically a matter of life and death.  (I remember when my father said, "If terrorists start shooting, duck to the floor of the car and stay there until I tell you it is okay again.  I'll tell you when.")

In modern culture, people have considered this to be a sign of "sensitivity to criticism", but I haven't known what they are talking about.  Either their instructions for obedience were legitimate -- in which case it would have been wise for me to follow them -- or they were not.