Communication Skills Worksheet: Feedback

Interview skills lesson 7: Giving and taking feedback · Set 274 · 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: “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Your points were strong. Could you add one example for the second one?” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
4. 4.True or false: “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “You always mess up the numbers.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗣️ 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.”
7. 7.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) being specific (b) only listing mistakes (c) speaking privately (d) starting with a positive
8. 8.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “You always mess up the numbers.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) comparing with others (b) being kind and honest (c) giving one clear tip (d) speaking privately
10. 10.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) being kind and honest (b) bringing up old errors (c) only listing mistakes (d) vague praise only
11. 11.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Fine. I will never try again.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
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 good response (b) a poor response
13. 13.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) speaking privately (b) giving one clear tip (c) being specific (d) bringing up old errors
14. 14.True or false: “You always mess up the numbers.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Well, your poster was worse.” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
16. 16.👍 Why is “Good job” alone not very useful feedback? (a) it is too detailed (b) it is too long (c) it is rude (d) it is not specific
17. 17.🗨️ 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
18. 18.True or false: “Why did you even try this?” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
20. 20.True or false: “Anyone could do better than that.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🥪 A good way to give feedback is… (a) a long lecture (b) only praise (c) one good point, one tip (d) only the mistakes
22. 22.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) vague praise only (b) comparing with others (c) talking about the work (d) only listing mistakes
23. 23.🎯 Feedback should be about… (a) old mistakes (b) their family (c) the work, not the person (d) the person’s looks
24. 24.True or false: “That was bad.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “I liked your idea. Maybe we can test it on a small group first.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Whatever, it is fine I guess.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: vague praise only? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
29. 29.True or false: “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) shouting it in public (b) talking about the work (c) being specific (d) giving one clear tip
31. 31.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) shouting it in public (b) mocking the person (c) starting with a positive (d) vague praise only
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being kind and honest (b) starting with a positive (c) speaking privately (d) only listing mistakes
33. 33.🎤 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
34. 34.True or false: “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
36. 36.⏰ When is the best time to give feedback on a classmate’s talk? (a) soon after, in private (b) never (c) a month later (d) loudly, in front of all
37. 37.🗨️ 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
38. 38.🗨️ 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
39. 39.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Anyone could do better than that.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
40. 40.True or false: “Fine. I will never try again.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False

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