answer: #Person2# is negative about the end-of-the-year review that Mitch gives #Person2# because #Person2# thinks Mitch isn't satisfied with #Person2#'s work. But #Person1# tells #Person2# that Mitch likes giving constructive criticism so #Person2# feels better.
documents: #Person1#: So how did your end-of-the-year review go?
  #Person2#: Oh, it was okay. I had my meeting with Mitch this morning and his bottom line is that he thinks I need to show more initiative. He thinks that I need to start being more creative.
  #Person1#: Did he actually say that?
  #Person2#: Well, not in so many words. But I know that productivity is a big issue for him. Oh, he said the usual things like ' Keep up the good work ' and ' Thanks for your hard work, ' but he also said that he's thinking about bringing some employees into my department. That, to me, means he's not satisfied with what I've been doing.
  #Person1#: Are you sure you're not reading too much into what he said?
  #Person2#: No, I Don't. Either I shape up or my job is on the line.
  #Person1#: Well, I think you may be overreacting. Mitch likes to give everybody constructive criticism and I think that's what he was doing.
  #Person2#: Do you really think so?
  #Person1#: Yes, I do. If you ask around, other people will tell you the same thing.
  #Person2#: Maybe you're right. Thanks, Don. I feel better.
  #Person1#: I'm glad to hear it.