Communication Skills Worksheet: Feedback

Interview skills lesson 7: Giving and taking feedback · Set 153 · 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.🎤 An interviewer says your answer was too long. What is best? (a) argue with them (b) thank them and shorten (c) repeat the answer (d) stop talking fully
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) comparing with others (b) vague praise only (c) only listing mistakes (d) being specific
3. 3.True or false: “That makes sense. I did rush the ending.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: starting with a positive? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
5. 5.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: giving one clear tip? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
6. 6.True or false: “You always mess up the numbers.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “I liked your idea. Maybe we can test it on a small group first.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
9. 9.True or false: “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
11. 11.True or false: “Why did you even try this?” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Thanks for telling me. Which part was hardest to follow?” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
13. 13.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) only listing mistakes (b) mocking the person (c) vague praise only (d) talking about the work
14. 14.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) only listing mistakes (b) bringing up old errors (c) shouting it in public (d) giving one clear tip
15. 15.⏰ When is the best time to give feedback on a classmate’s talk? (a) soon after, in private (b) a month later (c) never (d) loudly, in front of all
16. 16.🥪 A good way to give feedback is… (a) one good point, one tip (b) only the mistakes (c) only praise (d) a long lecture
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being specific (b) talking about the work (c) mocking the person (d) starting with a positive
18. 18.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: speaking privately? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
19. 19.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
20. 20.🗣️ Your friend asks about her speech, which had a weak ending. What do you say? (a) “It was terrible.” (b) a kind, specific tip (c) nothing at all (d) “Perfect, no notes!”
21. 21.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) being specific (b) vague praise only (c) only listing mistakes (d) comparing with others
22. 22.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) bringing up old errors (b) being kind and honest (c) giving one clear tip (d) starting with a positive
23. 23.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: being kind and honest? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
24. 24.🗨️ 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
25. 25.True or false: “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) comparing with others (b) vague praise only (c) speaking privately (d) only listing mistakes
28. 28.👍 Why is “Good job” alone not very useful feedback? (a) it is too detailed (b) it is not specific (c) it is rude (d) it is too long
29. 29.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Whatever. I don’t care.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
30. 30.True or false: “Your points were strong. Could you add one example for the second one?” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🗨️ 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
32. 32.True or false: “Whatever, it is fine I guess.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being kind and honest (b) speaking privately (c) comparing with others (d) starting with a positive
34. 34.True or false: “Fine. I will never try again.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
36. 36.🎯 Feedback should be about… (a) the person’s looks (b) old mistakes (c) the work, not the person (d) their family
37. 37.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “You always mess up the numbers.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
38. 38.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) bringing up old errors (b) mocking the person (c) comparing with others (d) starting with a positive
39. 39.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: vague praise only? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
40. 40.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “That was bad.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback

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