Communication Skills Worksheet: Feedback

Interview skills lesson 7: Giving and taking feedback · Set 150 · 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? “You are wrong. My work was perfect.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
2. 2.🗣️ Your friend asks about her speech, which had a weak ending. What do you say? (a) “Perfect, no notes!” (b) “It was terrible.” (c) nothing at all (d) a kind, specific tip
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being specific (b) giving one clear tip (c) bringing up old errors (d) starting with a positive
4. 4.🥪 A good way to give feedback is… (a) a long lecture (b) only praise (c) one good point, one tip (d) only the mistakes
5. 5.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Whatever. I don’t care.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
6. 6.True or false: “You are wrong. My work was perfect.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
8. 8.🎯 Feedback should be about… (a) old mistakes (b) the person’s looks (c) their family (d) the work, not the person
9. 9.True or false: “Whatever. I don’t care.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Anyone could do better than that.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) starting with a positive (b) shouting it in public (c) only listing mistakes (d) comparing with others
12. 12.True or false: “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) bringing up old errors (b) being kind and honest (c) being specific (d) starting with a positive
14. 14.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: talking about the work? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
15. 15.True or false: “Thank you, I will work on that.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) comparing with others (b) speaking privately (c) mocking the person (d) vague praise only
17. 17.True or false: “Thanks for telling me. Which part was hardest to follow?” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “That was bad.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) vague praise only (b) shouting it in public (c) talking about the work (d) only listing mistakes
21. 21.⏰ When is the best time to give feedback on a classmate’s talk? (a) loudly, in front of all (b) soon after, in private (c) a month later (d) never
22. 22.🗨️ 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
23. 23.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: giving one clear tip? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
24. 24.True or false: “Well, your poster was worse.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
26. 26.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: only listing mistakes? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
27. 27.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Well, your poster was worse.” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
28. 28.True or false: “Well, your poster was worse.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: being specific? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
30. 30.🗨️ 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
31. 31.True or false: “Whatever. I don’t care.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Anyone could do better than that.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Your points were strong. Could you add one example for the second one?” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
36. 36.True or false: “You always mess up the numbers.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Why did you even try this?” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Your points were strong. Could you add one example for the second one?” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting it in public (b) mocking the person (c) only listing mistakes (d) being specific
40. 40.🗨️ 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

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