Communication Skills Worksheet: Feedback

Interview skills lesson 7: Giving and taking feedback · Set 106 · 40 questions

Tip (Kind, clear, useful): Giving: start with one good point, give one specific tip, talk about the work (not the person), speak soon and in private. Unhelpful: “That was bad”, mocking, only listing mistakes, comparing with others, bringing up old errors, vague praise only. Taking: “Thank you, I will work on that.” Ask for an example if unclear. Do not argue, sulk or hit back.

1. 1.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: being specific? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
2. 2.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
3. 3.True or false: “Thank you, I will work on that.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “That was bad.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) giving one clear tip (b) comparing with others (c) being kind and honest (d) starting with a positive
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) only listing mistakes (b) giving one clear tip (c) being specific (d) talking about the work
7. 7.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: being kind and honest? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
8. 8.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Thank you, I will work on that.” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
9. 9.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: bringing up old errors? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting it in public (b) mocking the person (c) vague praise only (d) being kind and honest
11. 11.🎯 Feedback should be about… (a) the work, not the person (b) old mistakes (c) the person’s looks (d) their family
12. 12.True or false: “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Well, your poster was worse.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) comparing with others (b) shouting it in public (c) mocking the person (d) starting with a positive
15. 15.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: starting with a positive? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
16. 16.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “The poster looks neat; a bigger title would help people at the back.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
17. 17.True or false: “The poster looks neat; a bigger title would help people at the back.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “That makes sense. I did rush the ending.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
20. 20.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) comparing with others (b) talking about the work (c) speaking privately (d) being specific
21. 21.True or false: “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
23. 23.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Anyone could do better than that.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
24. 24.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Whatever, it is fine I guess.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
25. 25.True or false: “Fine. I will never try again.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Why did you even try this?” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🗣️ Your friend asks about her speech, which had a weak ending. What do you say? (a) “Perfect, no notes!” (b) nothing at all (c) a kind, specific tip (d) “It was terrible.”
28. 28.True or false: “I liked your idea. Maybe we can test it on a small group first.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Well, your poster was worse.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
30. 30.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: talking about the work? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
31. 31.👍 Why is “Good job” alone not very useful feedback? (a) it is too detailed (b) it is not specific (c) it is rude (d) it is too long
32. 32.True or false: “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) being specific (b) only listing mistakes (c) speaking privately (d) talking about the work
34. 34.🎤 An interviewer says your answer was too long. What is best? (a) argue with them (b) repeat the answer (c) thank them and shorten (d) stop talking fully
35. 35.True or false: “Your points were strong. Could you add one example for the second one?” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) bringing up old errors (b) starting with a positive (c) mocking the person (d) only listing mistakes
37. 37.True or false: “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⏰ When is the best time to give feedback on a classmate’s talk? (a) a month later (b) loudly, in front of all (c) soon after, in private (d) never
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being kind and honest (b) starting with a positive (c) talking about the work (d) mocking the person
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) starting with a positive (b) giving one clear tip (c) bringing up old errors (d) being specific

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