Communication Skills Worksheet: Feedback

Interview skills lesson 7: Giving and taking feedback · Set 132 · 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: “Your points were strong. Could you add one example for the second one?” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “That was bad.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
3. 3.True or false: “I liked your idea. Maybe we can test it on a small group first.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: shouting it in public? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) starting with a positive (b) being specific (c) shouting it in public (d) giving one clear tip
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) vague praise only (b) comparing with others (c) talking about the work (d) mocking the person
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) starting with a positive (b) mocking the person (c) being specific (d) talking about the work
8. 8.True or false: “That was bad.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “You always mess up the numbers.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
10. 10.True or false: “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking the person (b) starting with a positive (c) vague praise only (d) bringing up old errors
13. 13.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: giving one clear tip? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
14. 14.True or false: “Whatever. I don’t care.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) being kind and honest (b) bringing up old errors (c) vague praise only (d) mocking the person
17. 17.True or false: “That makes sense. I did rush the ending.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Whatever. I don’t care.” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
19. 19.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) being specific (b) being kind and honest (c) mocking the person (d) starting with a positive
20. 20.🗨️ 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
21. 21.🎯 Feedback should be about… (a) old mistakes (b) their family (c) the person’s looks (d) the work, not the person
22. 22.🗨️ 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
23. 23.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: comparing with others? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
24. 24.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
25. 25.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) speaking privately (b) talking about the work (c) bringing up old errors (d) starting with a positive
26. 26.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) comparing with others (b) vague praise only (c) bringing up old errors (d) starting with a positive
27. 27.🗣️ Your friend asks about her speech, which had a weak ending. What do you say? (a) “It was terrible.” (b) nothing at all (c) “Perfect, no notes!” (d) a kind, specific tip
28. 28.🗨️ 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
29. 29.👍 Why is “Good job” alone not very useful feedback? (a) it is too long (b) it is rude (c) it is too detailed (d) it is not specific
30. 30.True or false: “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) mocking the person (b) only listing mistakes (c) being specific (d) vague praise only
32. 32.True or false: “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: only listing mistakes? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
34. 34.True or false: “Fine. I will never try again.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking the person (b) bringing up old errors (c) only listing mistakes (d) speaking privately
37. 37.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Why did you even try this?” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
38. 38.True or false: “Why did you even try this?” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🎤 An interviewer says your answer was too long. What is best? (a) thank them and shorten (b) stop talking fully (c) repeat the answer (d) argue with them
40. 40.🗨️ 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

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