Why does one get turned off when asked to mend?

Question

Why does one get turned off when asked to mend?

Answer 1

It is said in Hitopadesa, upadeso hi murkhanam prokopaya na santaye. If good instructions are given to a foolish person, he does not take advantage of them, but becomes more and more angry.

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Answer 2

Because we like to remain in that state as reluctant to change which is inevitable.

Answer 3

It is the built in inflexibility that acts as the stumbling block to any suggestion and improvement.It is not easy to see the other side of the coin.It is difficult to force oneself into believing something one is not used to accepting it.