Communication Skills Worksheet: Feedback

Interview skills lesson 7: Giving and taking feedback · Set 202 · 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? “You always mess up the numbers.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
2. 2.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: speaking privately? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
3. 3.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: being kind and honest? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
4. 4.🗨️ 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
5. 5.True or false: “Whatever. I don’t care.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “The poster looks neat; a bigger title would help people at the back.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) vague praise only (b) talking about the work (c) being specific (d) giving one clear tip
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being specific (b) mocking the person (c) comparing with others (d) only listing mistakes
10. 10.True or false: “That makes sense. I did rush the ending.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗨️ 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
12. 12.True or false: “Your points were strong. Could you add one example for the second one?” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Your points were strong. Could you add one example for the second one?” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) comparing with others (b) mocking the person (c) vague praise only (d) starting with a positive
15. 15.🎯 Feedback should be about… (a) their family (b) the work, not the person (c) the person’s looks (d) old mistakes
16. 16.True or false: “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) giving one clear tip (b) mocking the person (c) bringing up old errors (d) comparing with others
18. 18.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
19. 19.True or false: “Whatever, it is fine I guess.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking the person (b) shouting it in public (c) being kind and honest (d) vague praise only
22. 22.⏰ 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
23. 23.🗨️ 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
24. 24.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) being specific (b) mocking the person (c) speaking privately (d) being kind and honest
25. 25.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Well, your poster was worse.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
26. 26.True or false: “You are wrong. My work was perfect.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “That makes sense. I did rush the ending.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: vague praise only? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting it in public (b) comparing with others (c) mocking the person (d) starting with a positive
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking privately (b) being specific (c) bringing up old errors (d) starting with a positive
32. 32.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) shouting it in public (b) being kind and honest (c) talking about the work (d) being specific
33. 33.👍 Why is “Good job” alone not very useful feedback? (a) it is not specific (b) it is rude (c) it is too detailed (d) it is too long
34. 34.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: talking about the work? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
35. 35.🗨️ 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
36. 36.True or false: “Why did you even try this?” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🗨️ 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
38. 38.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) mocking the person (b) comparing with others (c) bringing up old errors (d) talking about the work
39. 39.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) giving one clear tip (b) talking about the work (c) being specific (d) only listing mistakes
40. 40.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback

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