If you have truly done something wrong and the reprimand is warranted, accept the reprimand, apologize, and vow not to do it again. Avoid looking at the chastiser and displaying aggressiveness or arrogance. Don't roll your eyes, but do show that you're paying attention. Try not to get too upset about the reprimand. It's their job to tell you what you've done wrong. If you feel like you deserve the reprimand, then don't argue with them or defend yourself. Scolders come in two types: parents and teachers. Parents want what's best for their children. They don't want them to suffer any harm either physically or emotionally. That's why they reprimand their kids - to protect them. Teachers also want what's best for their students. They know that harsh punishments aren't good for anyone involved. That's why they take the time to discuss matters with you before punishing you. When you receive a reprimand from either of these people, you should accept it with no arguments. Arguing with others only makes things worse. So if you really want to fix something, talk about it with the person who hurt your feelings and try to resolve the issue together. Don't let the problem fester inside you because there's nothing that can be done about it.