Communication Skills Worksheet: Feedback

Interview skills lesson 7: Giving and taking feedback · Set 200 · 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 poster is boring. Just redo it.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
2. 2.🥪 A good way to give feedback is… (a) one good point, one tip (b) only praise (c) only the mistakes (d) a long lecture
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being kind and honest (b) bringing up old errors (c) only listing mistakes (d) shouting it in public
4. 4.🗨️ 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
5. 5.True or false: “I liked your idea. Maybe we can test it on a small group first.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: shouting it in public? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) only listing mistakes (b) speaking privately (c) bringing up old errors (d) mocking the person
9. 9.True or false: “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting it in public (b) speaking privately (c) giving one clear tip (d) talking about the work
11. 11.🗣️ Your friend asks about her speech, which had a weak ending. What do you say? (a) nothing at all (b) “It was terrible.” (c) “Perfect, no notes!” (d) a kind, specific tip
12. 12.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) being kind and honest (b) comparing with others (c) talking about the work (d) being specific
13. 13.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) giving one clear tip (b) being kind and honest (c) being specific (d) bringing up old errors
14. 14.True or false: “The poster looks neat; a bigger title would help people at the back.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🗨️ 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
16. 16.True or false: “Why did you even try this?” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Anyone could do better than that.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
18. 18.🗨️ 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
19. 19.🎤 An interviewer says your answer was too long. What is best? (a) thank them and shorten (b) stop talking fully (c) repeat the answer (d) argue with them
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) starting with a positive (b) talking about the work (c) being specific (d) mocking the person
21. 21.⏰ When is the best time to give feedback on a classmate’s talk? (a) never (b) loudly, in front of all (c) a month later (d) soon after, in private
22. 22.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) being kind and honest (b) talking about the work (c) mocking the person (d) being specific
23. 23.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: vague praise only? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
24. 24.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
25. 25.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: giving one clear tip? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
26. 26.True or false: “Anyone could do better than that.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: being specific? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
28. 28.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) mocking the person (b) starting with a positive (c) bringing up old errors (d) shouting it in public
29. 29.👍 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
30. 30.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: bringing up old errors? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking about the work (b) shouting it in public (c) mocking the person (d) vague praise only
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) giving one clear tip (b) shouting it in public (c) bringing up old errors (d) comparing with others
33. 33.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
34. 34.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: speaking privately? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
35. 35.True or false: “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking privately (b) giving one clear tip (c) talking about the work (d) vague praise only
37. 37.True or false: “You always mess up the numbers.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Whatever, it is fine I guess.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
39. 39.True or false: “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback

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