Communication Skills Worksheet: Feedback

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

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