So, Mr. Jenkins, do not see these suggestions as simple criticism, but as constructive criticism.

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Delivering criticism while either party is angry, for example, is usually not constructive.

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But the letter to employees singled Barclays out and if the CEO has decided that he expects his staff to meet expectations that are not necessarily in place at other banks, then this warrants investigation, as well as constructive criticism.

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