Communication Skills Worksheet: Feedback

Interview skills lesson 7: Giving and taking feedback · Set 149 · 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.🗨️ 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
2. 2.🎯 Feedback should be about… (a) their family (b) the person’s looks (c) old mistakes (d) the work, not the person
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) comparing with others (b) vague praise only (c) starting with a positive (d) shouting it in public
4. 4.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Whatever, it is fine I guess.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
5. 5.True or false: “That was bad.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🗣️ Your friend asks about her speech, which had a weak ending. What do you say? (a) nothing at all (b) “Perfect, no notes!” (c) “It was terrible.” (d) a kind, specific tip
7. 7.True or false: “Whatever, it is fine I guess.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “You always mess up the numbers.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⏰ When is the best time to give feedback on a classmate’s talk? (a) soon after, in private (b) loudly, in front of all (c) never (d) a month later
11. 11.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Anyone could do better than that.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
12. 12.True or false: “Thank you, I will work on that.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) vague praise only (b) mocking the person (c) being kind and honest (d) comparing with others
14. 14.🥪 A good way to give feedback is… (a) a long lecture (b) only praise (c) one good point, one tip (d) only the mistakes
15. 15.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your points were strong. Could you add one example for the second one?” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
16. 16.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: giving one clear tip? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
17. 17.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) being specific (b) speaking privately (c) giving one clear tip (d) only listing mistakes
18. 18.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: talking about the work? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
19. 19.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
20. 20.True or false: “Well, your poster was worse.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) mocking the person (b) only listing mistakes (c) talking about the work (d) comparing with others
23. 23.True or false: “The poster looks neat; a bigger title would help people at the back.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Whatever. I don’t care.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Thank you, I will work on that.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
28. 28.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) bringing up old errors (b) only listing mistakes (c) being specific (d) vague praise only
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.🗨️ 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
31. 31.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: speaking privately? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
32. 32.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) mocking the person (b) vague praise only (c) shouting it in public (d) speaking privately
33. 33.True or false: “I liked your idea. Maybe we can test it on a small group first.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking about the work (b) being specific (c) being kind and honest (d) only listing mistakes
35. 35.True or false: “Why did you even try this?” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Fine. I will never try again.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “You always mess up the numbers.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
38. 38.True or false: “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) bringing up old errors (b) vague praise only (c) mocking the person (d) speaking privately
40. 40.🗨️ 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

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