Communication Skills Worksheet: Feedback

Interview skills lesson 7: Giving and taking feedback · Set 178 · 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) stop talking fully (c) repeat the answer (d) thank them and shorten
2. 2.True or false: “Anyone could do better than that.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) being kind and honest (b) being specific (c) talking about the work (d) comparing with others
4. 4.👍 Why is “Good job” alone not very useful feedback? (a) it is too long (b) it is not specific (c) it is rude (d) it is too detailed
5. 5.🗨️ 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
6. 6.True or false: “I liked your idea. Maybe we can test it on a small group first.” is unhelpful 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.True or false: “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting it in public (b) being specific (c) being kind and honest (d) starting with a positive
10. 10.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) shouting it in public (b) bringing up old errors (c) only listing mistakes (d) being specific
11. 11.True or false: “That was bad.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗣️ Your friend asks about her speech, which had a weak ending. What do you say? (a) nothing at all (b) “Perfect, no notes!” (c) a kind, specific tip (d) “It was terrible.”
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) vague praise only (b) bringing up old errors (c) only listing mistakes (d) speaking privately
14. 14.True or false: “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “You are wrong. My work was perfect.” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
16. 16.🗨️ 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
17. 17.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) being kind and honest (b) giving one clear tip (c) speaking privately (d) mocking the person
18. 18.True or false: “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
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 good response (b) a poor response
20. 20.⏰ When is the best time to give feedback on a classmate’s talk? (a) loudly, in front of all (b) never (c) a month later (d) soon after, in private
21. 21.🗨️ 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
22. 22.True or false: “Whatever. I don’t care.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) only listing mistakes (b) giving one clear tip (c) starting with a positive (d) speaking privately
24. 24.True or false: “Fine. I will never try again.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: being kind and honest? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
26. 26.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Anyone could do better than that.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
27. 27.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) comparing with others (b) vague praise only (c) shouting it in public (d) starting with a positive
28. 28.🥪 A good way to give feedback is… (a) only the mistakes (b) only praise (c) one good point, one tip (d) a long lecture
29. 29.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: starting with a positive? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
30. 30.🎯 Feedback should be about… (a) the work, not the person (b) their family (c) the person’s looks (d) old mistakes
31. 31.True or false: “Well, your poster was worse.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your points were strong. Could you add one example for the second one?” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking about the work (b) mocking the person (c) being specific (d) giving one clear tip
34. 34.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: shouting it in public? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
35. 35.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) giving one clear tip (b) speaking privately (c) bringing up old errors (d) being kind and honest
36. 36.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) talking about the work (b) being kind and honest (c) speaking privately (d) shouting it in public
37. 37.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: bringing up old errors? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
38. 38.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Fine. I will never try again.” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
39. 39.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) mocking the person (b) shouting it in public (c) only listing mistakes (d) talking about the work
40. 40.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “You always mess up the numbers.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback

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