Communication Skills Worksheet: Feedback

Interview skills lesson 7: Giving and taking feedback · Set 157 · 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: “Whatever. I don’t care.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) only listing mistakes (b) mocking the person (c) comparing with others (d) starting with a positive
3. 3.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “You always mess up the numbers.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
4. 4.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) talking about the work (b) starting with a positive (c) giving one clear tip (d) mocking the person
5. 5.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “I liked your idea. Maybe we can test it on a small group first.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
6. 6.True or false: “The poster looks neat; a bigger title would help people at the back.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) giving one clear tip (b) being specific (c) being kind and honest (d) vague praise only
9. 9.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Well, your poster was worse.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
10. 10.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) talking about the work (b) bringing up old errors (c) comparing with others (d) vague praise only
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) talking about the work (b) giving one clear tip (c) starting with a positive (d) mocking the person
13. 13.True or false: “Thanks for telling me. Which part was hardest to follow?” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “That was bad.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
15. 15.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) giving one clear tip (b) comparing with others (c) only listing mistakes (d) vague praise only
16. 16.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) mocking the person (b) being specific (c) only listing mistakes (d) bringing up old errors
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being kind and honest (b) vague praise only (c) bringing up old errors (d) only listing mistakes
18. 18.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Anyone could do better than that.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
19. 19.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: being specific? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
20. 20.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) starting with a positive (b) giving one clear tip (c) shouting it in public (d) being kind and honest
21. 21.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: mocking the person? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
22. 22.🗣️ Your friend asks about her speech, which had a weak ending. What do you say? (a) “Perfect, no notes!” (b) nothing at all (c) a kind, specific tip (d) “It was terrible.”
23. 23.🎯 Feedback should be about… (a) the person’s looks (b) their family (c) the work, not the person (d) old mistakes
24. 24.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: being kind and honest? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
25. 25.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: vague praise only? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking privately (b) mocking the person (c) bringing up old errors (d) only listing mistakes
27. 27.🗨️ 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
28. 28.True or false: “Thank you, I will work on that.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗨️ 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
30. 30.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) speaking privately (b) giving one clear tip (c) comparing with others (d) being kind and honest
31. 31.🗨️ 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
32. 32.⏰ 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) never (d) a month later
33. 33.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) shouting it in public (b) mocking the person (c) speaking privately (d) bringing up old errors
34. 34.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
35. 35.True or false: “Whatever, it is fine I guess.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) only listing mistakes (b) talking about the work (c) starting with a positive (d) being specific
37. 37.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Whatever. I don’t care.” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
38. 38.🗨️ 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
39. 39.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) being specific (b) only listing mistakes (c) starting with a positive (d) speaking privately
40. 40.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: bringing up old errors? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit

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