Communication Skills Worksheet: Feedback

Interview skills lesson 7: Giving and taking feedback · Set 272 · 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: “That makes sense. I did rush the ending.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “That was bad.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
3. 3.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “That makes sense. I did rush the ending.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) bringing up old errors (b) being specific (c) talking about the work (d) speaking privately
5. 5.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) only listing mistakes (b) shouting it in public (c) mocking the person (d) starting with a positive
6. 6.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Thank you, I will work on that.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
7. 7.🎯 Feedback should be about… (a) the person’s looks (b) the work, not the person (c) their family (d) old mistakes
8. 8.True or false: “Well, your poster was worse.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) starting with a positive (b) speaking privately (c) giving one clear tip (d) vague praise only
11. 11.True or false: “Your points were strong. Could you add one example for the second one?” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Thank you, I will work on that.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Fine. I will never try again.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “You always mess up the numbers.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Whatever, it is fine I guess.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: comparing with others? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
17. 17.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) shouting it in public (b) talking about the work (c) vague praise only (d) comparing with others
18. 18.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) bringing up old errors (b) being specific (c) only listing mistakes (d) comparing with others
19. 19.True or false: “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “The poster looks neat; a bigger title would help people at the back.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “I liked your idea. Maybe we can test it on a small group first.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Anyone could do better than that.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “I liked your idea. Maybe we can test it on a small group first.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
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.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
27. 27.True or false: “You are wrong. My work was perfect.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🗨️ 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
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) vague praise only (b) comparing with others (c) bringing up old errors (d) giving one clear tip
30. 30.True or false: “Thanks for telling me. Which part was hardest to follow?” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being specific (b) shouting it in public (c) talking about the work (d) starting with a positive
32. 32.⏰ When is the best time to give feedback on a classmate’s talk? (a) never (b) soon after, in private (c) loudly, in front of all (d) a month later
33. 33.🥪 A good way to give feedback is… (a) one good point, one tip (b) only the mistakes (c) a long lecture (d) only praise
34. 34.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
35. 35.🎤 An interviewer says your answer was too long. What is best? (a) repeat the answer (b) stop talking fully (c) argue with them (d) thank them and shorten
36. 36.True or false: “That was bad.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) shouting it in public (b) being kind and honest (c) bringing up old errors (d) mocking the person
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking about the work (b) comparing with others (c) speaking privately (d) starting with a positive
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking the person (b) speaking privately (c) starting with a positive (d) talking about the work
40. 40.True or false: “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False

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