Communication Skills Worksheet: Feedback

Interview skills lesson 7: Giving and taking feedback · Set 187 · 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: “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Well, your poster was worse.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “That was bad.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
4. 4.True or false: “Fine. I will never try again.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) starting with a positive (b) talking about the work (c) speaking privately (d) bringing up old errors
6. 6.🎤 An interviewer says your answer was too long. What is best? (a) thank them and shorten (b) repeat the answer (c) stop talking fully (d) argue with them
7. 7.True or false: “Why did you even try this?” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗨️ 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
9. 9.True or false: “Thank you, I will work on that.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) only listing mistakes (b) giving one clear tip (c) bringing up old errors (d) vague praise only
11. 11.True or false: “Thank you, I will work on that.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: talking about the work? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
13. 13.True or false: “I liked your idea. Maybe we can test it on a small group first.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being kind and honest (b) speaking privately (c) comparing with others (d) starting with a positive
15. 15.True or false: “Your points were strong. Could you add one example for the second one?” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Well, your poster was worse.” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
17. 17.True or false: “The poster looks neat; a bigger title would help people at the back.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.⏰ 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
19. 19.🗨️ 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
20. 20.🗨️ 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
21. 21.True or false: “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🥪 A good way to give feedback is… (a) only the mistakes (b) only praise (c) one good point, one tip (d) a long lecture
23. 23.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: only listing mistakes? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
24. 24.True or false: “You are wrong. My work was perfect.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) only listing mistakes (b) talking about the work (c) giving one clear tip (d) starting with a positive
26. 26.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: being specific? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
27. 27.🗨️ 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
28. 28.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Why did you even try this?” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
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.🗨️ 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
31. 31.🗨️ 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
32. 32.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) starting with a positive (b) bringing up old errors (c) mocking the person (d) comparing with others
33. 33.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) mocking the person (b) shouting it in public (c) being specific (d) only listing mistakes
34. 34.True or false: “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) comparing with others (b) being kind and honest (c) shouting it in public (d) vague praise only
36. 36.True or false: “Whatever, it is fine I guess.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “That makes sense. I did rush the ending.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “You always mess up the numbers.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Whatever. I don’t care.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
40. 40.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: vague praise only? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit

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