Communication Skills Worksheet: Feedback

Interview skills lesson 7: Giving and taking feedback · Set 220 · 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.🗣️ Your friend asks about her speech, which had a weak ending. What do you say? (a) a kind, specific tip (b) nothing at all (c) “It was terrible.” (d) “Perfect, no notes!”
2. 2.True or false: “That makes sense. I did rush the ending.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Why did you even try this?” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) mocking the person (b) bringing up old errors (c) starting with a positive (d) shouting it in public
5. 5.🗨️ 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
6. 6.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: starting with a positive? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
7. 7.🎯 Feedback should be about… (a) the work, not the person (b) old mistakes (c) the person’s looks (d) their family
8. 8.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Thanks for telling me. Which part was hardest to follow?” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
9. 9.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “That was bad.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
10. 10.True or false: “That was bad.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “That was bad.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗨️ 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
13. 13.True or false: “Whatever. I don’t care.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Fine. I will never try again.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “You always mess up the numbers.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) being kind and honest (b) only listing mistakes (c) being specific (d) talking about the work
17. 17.True or false: “Whatever, it is fine I guess.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: comparing with others? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
19. 19.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: being specific? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
20. 20.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: speaking privately? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
21. 21.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
22. 22.True or false: “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Thank you, I will work on that.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🎤 An interviewer says your answer was too long. What is best? (a) thank them and shorten (b) stop talking fully (c) argue with them (d) repeat the answer
25. 25.True or false: “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: being kind and honest? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
27. 27.⏰ 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) a month later (d) never
28. 28.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) being kind and honest (b) shouting it in public (c) bringing up old errors (d) mocking the person
29. 29.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Well, your poster was worse.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
30. 30.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) shouting it in public (b) only listing mistakes (c) speaking privately (d) comparing with others
31. 31.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) comparing with others (b) shouting it in public (c) mocking the person (d) giving one clear tip
32. 32.True or false: “Whatever, it is fine I guess.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “You always mess up the numbers.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) vague praise only (b) being specific (c) being kind and honest (d) giving one clear tip
35. 35.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
36. 36.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Whatever. I don’t care.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) starting with a positive (b) being specific (c) comparing with others (d) talking about the work
38. 38.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
39. 39.True or false: “You are wrong. My work was perfect.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗨️ 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

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