Communication Skills Worksheet: Feedback

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

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