Communication Skills Worksheet: Feedback

Interview skills lesson 7: Giving and taking feedback · Set 180 · 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? “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) bringing up old errors (b) only listing mistakes (c) being specific (d) vague praise only
3. 3.True or false: “You are wrong. My work was perfect.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “The poster looks neat; a bigger title would help people at the back.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
6. 6.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: talking about the work? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
7. 7.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: being kind and honest? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
8. 8.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) only listing mistakes (b) bringing up old errors (c) being specific (d) comparing with others
9. 9.True or false: “Thank you, I will work on that.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗣️ Your friend asks about her speech, which had a weak ending. What do you say? (a) nothing at all (b) “It was terrible.” (c) a kind, specific tip (d) “Perfect, no notes!”
11. 11.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: giving one clear tip? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
12. 12.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: mocking the person? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) comparing with others (b) mocking the person (c) only listing mistakes (d) being kind and honest
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) comparing with others (b) giving one clear tip (c) only listing mistakes (d) shouting it in public
15. 15.🥪 A good way to give feedback is… (a) one good point, one tip (b) only the mistakes (c) only praise (d) a long lecture
16. 16.🎯 Feedback should be about… (a) the person’s looks (b) the work, not the person (c) their family (d) old mistakes
17. 17.True or false: “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) bringing up old errors (b) speaking privately (c) shouting it in public (d) only listing mistakes
19. 19.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) only listing mistakes (b) shouting it in public (c) being kind and honest (d) comparing with others
20. 20.🗨️ 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
21. 21.🗨️ 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
22. 22.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Well, your poster was worse.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
23. 23.True or false: “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗨️ 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
25. 25.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
26. 26.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Why did you even try this?” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
27. 27.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) only listing mistakes (b) speaking privately (c) giving one clear tip (d) talking about the work
28. 28.True or false: “Fine. I will never try again.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: bringing up old errors? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
31. 31.True or false: “Thank you, I will work on that.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “The poster looks neat; a bigger title would help people at the back.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Whatever. I don’t care.” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
34. 34.True or false: “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being specific (b) bringing up old errors (c) being kind and honest (d) giving one clear tip
36. 36.True or false: “Whatever. I don’t care.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) giving one clear tip (b) speaking privately (c) talking about the work (d) mocking the person
38. 38.🗨️ 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
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting it in public (b) only listing mistakes (c) comparing with others (d) talking about the work
40. 40.🗨️ 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

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