Communication Skills Worksheet: Feedback

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

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