Communication Skills Worksheet: Feedback

Interview skills lesson 7: Giving and taking feedback · Set 188 · 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? “Whatever, it is fine I guess.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
2. 2.True or false: “Whatever, it is fine I guess.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.👍 Why is “Good job” alone not very useful feedback? (a) it is not specific (b) it is too long (c) it is too detailed (d) it is rude
4. 4.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: vague praise only? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
5. 5.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: being specific? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
6. 6.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: speaking privately? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
7. 7.⏰ When is the best time to give feedback on a classmate’s talk? (a) loudly, in front of all (b) a month later (c) soon after, in private (d) never
8. 8.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: mocking the person? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
9. 9.True or false: “I liked your idea. Maybe we can test it on a small group first.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) giving one clear tip (b) being specific (c) starting with a positive (d) only listing mistakes
11. 11.🗣️ 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.”
12. 12.True or false: “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “You always mess up the numbers.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) giving one clear tip (b) being specific (c) speaking privately (d) shouting it in public
16. 16.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Why did you even try this?” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
17. 17.🎤 An interviewer says your answer was too long. What is best? (a) argue with them (b) thank them and shorten (c) repeat the answer (d) stop talking fully
18. 18.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: being kind and honest? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
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 poor response (b) a good response
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) starting with a positive (b) giving one clear tip (c) being specific (d) mocking the person
21. 21.True or false: “Why did you even try this?” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🎯 Feedback should be about… (a) the work, not the person (b) their family (c) old mistakes (d) the person’s looks
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) starting with a positive (b) shouting it in public (c) vague praise only (d) comparing with others
24. 24.True or false: “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Thank you, I will work on that.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) shouting it in public (b) bringing up old errors (c) mocking the person (d) starting with a positive
27. 27.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) starting with a positive (b) speaking privately (c) only listing mistakes (d) talking about the work
28. 28.True or false: “Your points were strong. Could you add one example for the second one?” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) speaking privately (b) giving one clear tip (c) starting with a positive (d) vague praise only
30. 30.True or false: “That was bad.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) comparing with others (b) talking about the work (c) mocking the person (d) vague praise only
33. 33.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) mocking the person (b) comparing with others (c) giving one clear tip (d) shouting it in public
34. 34.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) mocking the person (b) being kind and honest (c) giving one clear tip (d) starting with a positive
35. 35.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) comparing with others (b) being kind and honest (c) giving one clear tip (d) speaking privately
36. 36.True or false: “Whatever. I don’t care.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) shouting it in public (b) vague praise only (c) bringing up old errors (d) being kind and honest
38. 38.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
39. 39.True or false: “Well, your poster was worse.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “That makes sense. I did rush the ending.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False

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