The Hamburger Method of Constructive Criticism

When offering a critique, you begin with a constructive compliment on something the person does well (Otherwise known as the fluffy bun part). You then get to the meat of the matter, which of course is the constructive criticism part. Finally, you end with another constructive compliment (i.e. the other half of the fluffy bun).
Hamburger Method of Constructive Criticism … Works for Vegetarians Too!