Communication Skills Worksheet: Feedback

Interview skills lesson 7: Giving and taking feedback · Set 30 · 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: “Anyone could do better than that.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Whatever, it is fine I guess.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “That was bad.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) mocking the person (b) being kind and honest (c) being specific (d) starting with a positive
5. 5.🗣️ Your friend asks about her speech, which had a weak ending. What do you say? (a) nothing at all (b) “Perfect, no notes!” (c) “It was terrible.” (d) a kind, specific tip
6. 6.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: mocking the person? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
7. 7.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: comparing with others? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
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: “You always mess up the numbers.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Thank you, I will work on that.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Fine. I will never try again.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “That makes sense. I did rush the ending.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⏰ When is the best time to give feedback on a classmate’s talk? (a) a month later (b) never (c) loudly, in front of all (d) soon after, in private
14. 14.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) talking about the work (b) shouting it in public (c) only listing mistakes (d) mocking the person
15. 15.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: only listing mistakes? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
16. 16.True or false: “The poster looks neat; a bigger title would help people at the back.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Fine. I will never try again.” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
18. 18.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Whatever, it is fine I guess.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) vague praise only (b) only listing mistakes (c) mocking the person (d) being specific
20. 20.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: talking about the work? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
21. 21.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: starting with a positive? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being specific (b) talking about the work (c) only listing mistakes (d) being kind and honest
23. 23.True or false: “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Well, your poster was worse.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) only listing mistakes (b) mocking the person (c) speaking privately (d) bringing up old errors
27. 27.🎯 Feedback should be about… (a) their family (b) old mistakes (c) the work, not the person (d) the person’s looks
28. 28.🗨️ 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
29. 29.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) starting with a positive (b) shouting it in public (c) being kind and honest (d) giving one clear tip
30. 30.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) shouting it in public (b) bringing up old errors (c) starting with a positive (d) comparing with others
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being kind and honest (b) vague praise only (c) being specific (d) starting with a positive
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) bringing up old errors (b) giving one clear tip (c) mocking the person (d) vague praise only
33. 33.True or false: “Thanks for telling me. Which part was hardest to follow?” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Whatever. I don’t care.” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
35. 35.🗨️ 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
36. 36.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) speaking privately (b) being specific (c) only listing mistakes (d) being kind and honest
37. 37.👍 Why is “Good job” alone not very useful feedback? (a) it is too detailed (b) it is not specific (c) it is rude (d) it is too long
38. 38.True or false: “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🗨️ 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
40. 40.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: being kind and honest? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit

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