Communication Skills Worksheet: Feedback

Interview skills lesson 7: Giving and taking feedback · Set 131 · 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.True or false: “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “That was bad.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🗨️ 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
4. 4.True or false: “That makes sense. I did rush the ending.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking privately (b) being specific (c) only listing mistakes (d) starting with a positive
6. 6.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “You are wrong. My work was perfect.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
7. 7.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
8. 8.🗨️ 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
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being kind and honest (b) giving one clear tip (c) speaking privately (d) mocking the person
10. 10.True or false: “The poster looks neat; a bigger title would help people at the back.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Why did you even try this?” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Fine. I will never try again.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “That was bad.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
14. 14.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: giving one clear tip? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
15. 15.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
16. 16.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) speaking privately (b) giving one clear tip (c) vague praise only (d) being kind and honest
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking about the work (b) being specific (c) comparing with others (d) giving one clear tip
18. 18.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: comparing with others? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) vague praise only (b) only listing mistakes (c) talking about the work (d) mocking the person
20. 20.True or false: “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🗨️ 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
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) only listing mistakes (b) speaking privately (c) bringing up old errors (d) shouting it in public
23. 23.🎯 Feedback should be about… (a) the work, not the person (b) old mistakes (c) their family (d) the person’s looks
24. 24.True or false: “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being specific (b) starting with a positive (c) talking about the work (d) vague praise only
26. 26.True or false: “I liked your idea. Maybe we can test it on a small group first.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🗨️ 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
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being kind and honest (b) mocking the person (c) comparing with others (d) bringing up old errors
29. 29.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: vague praise only? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
30. 30.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) being specific (b) bringing up old errors (c) only listing mistakes (d) comparing with others
31. 31.True or false: “The poster looks neat; a bigger title would help people at the back.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
33. 33.👍 Why is “Good job” alone not very useful feedback? (a) it is not specific (b) it is too detailed (c) it is too long (d) it is rude
34. 34.🗨️ 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
35. 35.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) vague praise only (b) mocking the person (c) only listing mistakes (d) giving one clear tip
36. 36.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) being specific (b) shouting it in public (c) starting with a positive (d) being kind and honest
37. 37.True or false: “That was bad.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: only listing mistakes? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting it in public (b) vague praise only (c) being specific (d) bringing up old errors
40. 40.True or false: “That makes sense. I did rush the ending.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True

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