Communication Skills Worksheet: Feedback

Interview skills lesson 7: Giving and taking feedback · Set 171 · 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? “That makes sense. I did rush the ending.” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
2. 2.True or false: “Whatever. I don’t care.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) vague praise only (b) bringing up old errors (c) being specific (d) mocking the person
4. 4.True or false: “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Why did you even try this?” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
7. 7.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: mocking the person? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
8. 8.True or false: “You are wrong. My work was perfect.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Thank you, I will work on that.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Whatever, it is fine I guess.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
11. 11.🥪 A good way to give feedback is… (a) one good point, one tip (b) a long lecture (c) only the mistakes (d) only praise
12. 12.True or false: “That was bad.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “I liked your idea. Maybe we can test it on a small group first.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: being specific? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
15. 15.True or false: “The poster looks neat; a bigger title would help people at the back.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Thank you, I will work on that.” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
17. 17.True or false: “That makes sense. I did rush the ending.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🗨️ 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
19. 19.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) starting with a positive (b) being specific (c) being kind and honest (d) only listing mistakes
20. 20.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: comparing with others? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
21. 21.⏰ When is the best time to give feedback on a classmate’s talk? (a) a month later (b) loudly, in front of all (c) soon after, in private (d) never
22. 22.True or false: “Fine. I will never try again.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: vague praise only? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
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.True or false: “You are wrong. My work was perfect.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: speaking privately? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
27. 27.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) shouting it in public (b) speaking privately (c) giving one clear tip (d) being kind and honest
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking privately (b) being kind and honest (c) mocking the person (d) being specific
29. 29.🗨️ 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
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking privately (b) shouting it in public (c) giving one clear tip (d) talking about the work
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) starting with a positive (b) comparing with others (c) shouting it in public (d) only listing mistakes
32. 32.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
33. 33.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) bringing up old errors (b) speaking privately (c) vague praise only (d) only listing mistakes
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) giving one clear tip (b) starting with a positive (c) speaking privately (d) only listing mistakes
35. 35.True or false: “Thank you, I will work on that.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.👍 Why is “Good job” alone not very useful feedback? (a) it is rude (b) it is not specific (c) it is too detailed (d) it is too long
37. 37.True or false: “You always mess up the numbers.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “That makes sense. I did rush the ending.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
40. 40.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) mocking the person (b) bringing up old errors (c) shouting it in public (d) being specific

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