Communication Skills Worksheet: Feedback

Interview skills lesson 7: Giving and taking feedback · Set 107 · 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.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) being specific (b) only listing mistakes (c) comparing with others (d) vague praise only
2. 2.True or false: “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “You are wrong. My work was perfect.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “You are wrong. My work was perfect.” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
5. 5.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: bringing up old errors? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
6. 6.True or false: “Whatever. I don’t care.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “The poster looks neat; a bigger title would help people at the back.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “I liked your idea. Maybe we can test it on a small group first.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
9. 9.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) shouting it in public (b) bringing up old errors (c) talking about the work (d) vague praise only
10. 10.⏰ When is the best time to give feedback on a classmate’s talk? (a) soon after, in private (b) never (c) a month later (d) loudly, in front of all
11. 11.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
12. 12.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Anyone could do better than that.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) starting with a positive (b) speaking privately (c) comparing with others (d) being kind and honest
14. 14.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) comparing with others (b) giving one clear tip (c) mocking the person (d) only listing mistakes
16. 16.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
17. 17.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Fine. I will never try again.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
18. 18.🥪 A good way to give feedback is… (a) only praise (b) only the mistakes (c) a long lecture (d) one good point, one tip
19. 19.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Well, your poster was worse.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
20. 20.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
21. 21.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your points were strong. Could you add one example for the second one?” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
22. 22.🗨️ 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
23. 23.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
24. 24.True or false: “That was bad.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “That makes sense. I did rush the ending.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
26. 26.True or false: “Fine. I will never try again.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) talking about the work (b) starting with a positive (c) mocking the person (d) giving one clear tip
28. 28.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: only listing mistakes? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
29. 29.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Whatever, it is fine I guess.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
30. 30.🎯 Feedback should be about… (a) the person’s looks (b) the work, not the person (c) old mistakes (d) their family
31. 31.True or false: “Thank you, I will work on that.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) comparing with others (b) mocking the person (c) bringing up old errors (d) starting with a positive
33. 33.True or false: “Thanks for telling me. Which part was hardest to follow?” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Why did you even try this?” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🎤 An interviewer says your answer was too long. What is best? (a) stop talking fully (b) thank them and shorten (c) argue with them (d) repeat the answer
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) starting with a positive (b) vague praise only (c) only listing mistakes (d) comparing with others
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being specific (b) comparing with others (c) bringing up old errors (d) vague praise only
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) giving one clear tip (b) being kind and honest (c) speaking privately (d) vague praise only
40. 40.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: mocking the person? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit

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