Communication Skills Worksheet: Feedback

Interview skills lesson 7: Giving and taking feedback · Set 210 · 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? “I liked your idea. Maybe we can test it on a small group first.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
2. 2.True or false: “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗣️ Your friend asks about her speech, which had a weak ending. What do you say? (a) a kind, specific tip (b) “It was terrible.” (c) “Perfect, no notes!” (d) nothing at all
4. 4.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) bringing up old errors (b) shouting it in public (c) only listing mistakes (d) being kind and honest
5. 5.True or false: “That makes sense. I did rush the ending.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking the person (b) comparing with others (c) speaking privately (d) bringing up old errors
8. 8.True or false: “That was bad.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Why did you even try this?” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
10. 10.🎯 Feedback should be about… (a) the person’s looks (b) the work, not the person (c) their family (d) old mistakes
11. 11.True or false: “The poster looks neat; a bigger title would help people at the back.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
13. 13.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: only listing mistakes? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
14. 14.🗨️ 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
15. 15.🥪 A good way to give feedback is… (a) only praise (b) only the mistakes (c) one good point, one tip (d) a long lecture
16. 16.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: speaking privately? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
17. 17.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) speaking privately (b) comparing with others (c) mocking the person (d) shouting it in public
18. 18.🗨️ 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
19. 19.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) being specific (b) bringing up old errors (c) speaking privately (d) talking about the work
20. 20.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) starting with a positive (b) vague praise only (c) speaking privately (d) being specific
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.True or false: “Thank you, I will work on that.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Anyone could do better than that.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being specific (b) speaking privately (c) talking about the work (d) mocking the person
25. 25.True or false: “Why did you even try this?” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Well, your poster was worse.” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
27. 27.🗨️ 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
28. 28.🗨️ 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
29. 29.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: talking about the work? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being kind and honest (b) being specific (c) vague praise only (d) speaking privately
31. 31.True or false: “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗨️ 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
33. 33.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: being specific? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
34. 34.True or false: “Why did you even try this?” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking about the work (b) starting with a positive (c) comparing with others (d) being specific
36. 36.True or false: “Well, your poster was worse.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) only listing mistakes (b) shouting it in public (c) vague praise only (d) being specific
39. 39.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
40. 40.True or false: “Anyone could do better than that.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True

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