Communication Skills Worksheet: Feedback

Interview skills lesson 7: Giving and taking feedback · Set 233 · 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.True or false: “Thanks for telling me. Which part was hardest to follow?” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Well, your poster was worse.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
3. 3.True or false: “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: being specific? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
5. 5.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: giving one clear tip? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
6. 6.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
7. 7.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Why did you even try this?” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
8. 8.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: bringing up old errors? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
9. 9.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “That was bad.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
10. 10.True or false: “That was bad.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: comparing with others? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
14. 14.True or false: “That was bad.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🗨️ 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
16. 16.True or false: “Thanks for telling me. Which part was hardest to follow?” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “I liked your idea. Maybe we can test it on a small group first.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Anyone could do better than that.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
19. 19.True or false: “I liked your idea. Maybe we can test it on a small group first.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking privately (b) giving one clear tip (c) talking about the work (d) bringing up old errors
21. 21.True or false: “Fine. I will never try again.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🎤 An interviewer says your answer was too long. What is best? (a) thank them and shorten (b) argue with them (c) stop talking fully (d) repeat the answer
23. 23.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) vague praise only (b) shouting it in public (c) giving one clear tip (d) comparing with others
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) only listing mistakes (b) mocking the person (c) talking about the work (d) comparing with others
25. 25.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
26. 26.True or false: “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🗣️ 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) “Perfect, no notes!” (d) “It was terrible.”
28. 28.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) starting with a positive (b) mocking the person (c) only listing mistakes (d) comparing with others
29. 29.True or false: “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🗨️ 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
31. 31.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) speaking privately (b) bringing up old errors (c) starting with a positive (d) being kind and honest
32. 32.🗨️ 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
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) bringing up old errors (b) being kind and honest (c) mocking the person (d) comparing with others
34. 34.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: talking about the work? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
35. 35.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) mocking the person (b) shouting it in public (c) speaking privately (d) vague praise only
36. 36.True or false: “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking about the work (b) starting with a positive (c) giving one clear tip (d) vague praise only
38. 38.True or false: “Anyone could do better than that.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “You always mess up the numbers.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “You always mess up the numbers.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback

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