Communication Skills Worksheet: Feedback

Interview skills lesson 7: Giving and taking feedback · Set 113 · 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 an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) starting with a positive (b) bringing up old errors (c) speaking privately (d) talking about the work
2. 2.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
3. 3.True or false: “You always mess up the numbers.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
6. 6.True or false: “Anyone could do better than that.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “That makes sense. I did rush the ending.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: speaking privately? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
9. 9.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: comparing with others? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
10. 10.⏰ When is the best time to give feedback on a classmate’s talk? (a) a month later (b) loudly, in front of all (c) never (d) soon after, in private
11. 11.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Whatever. I don’t care.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
12. 12.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) giving one clear tip (b) shouting it in public (c) only listing mistakes (d) vague praise only
13. 13.True or false: “You are wrong. My work was perfect.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Whatever, it is fine I guess.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Thank you, I will work on that.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) bringing up old errors (b) giving one clear tip (c) speaking privately (d) starting with a positive
17. 17.👍 Why is “Good job” alone not very useful feedback? (a) it is not specific (b) it is rude (c) it is too detailed (d) it is too long
18. 18.🗨️ 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
19. 19.True or false: “You are wrong. My work was perfect.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: being specific? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
21. 21.True or false: “Fine. I will never try again.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “That was bad.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗣️ Your friend asks about her speech, which had a weak ending. What do you say? (a) nothing at all (b) a kind, specific tip (c) “It was terrible.” (d) “Perfect, no notes!”
25. 25.🎤 An interviewer says your answer was too long. What is best? (a) repeat the answer (b) stop talking fully (c) thank them and shorten (d) argue with them
26. 26.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) being kind and honest (b) talking about the work (c) giving one clear tip (d) mocking the person
27. 27.True or false: “Your points were strong. Could you add one example for the second one?” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Thank you, I will work on that.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
29. 29.True or false: “The poster looks neat; a bigger title would help people at the back.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “You always mess up the numbers.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
32. 32.🎯 Feedback should be about… (a) their family (b) old mistakes (c) the work, not the person (d) the person’s looks
33. 33.🗨️ 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
34. 34.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: talking about the work? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
35. 35.True or false: “Thanks for telling me. Which part was hardest to follow?” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Whatever. I don’t care.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Whatever. I don’t care.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
39. 39.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) bringing up old errors (b) comparing with others (c) starting with a positive (d) mocking the person
40. 40.True or false: “I liked your idea. Maybe we can test it on a small group first.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True

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