Communication Skills Worksheet: Feedback

Interview skills lesson 7: Giving and taking feedback · Set 42 · 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 talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) bringing up old errors (b) being specific (c) talking about the work (d) speaking privately
3. 3.👍 Why is “Good job” alone not very useful feedback? (a) it is rude (b) it is too detailed (c) it is too long (d) it is not specific
4. 4.🎤 An interviewer says your answer was too long. What is best? (a) repeat the answer (b) thank them and shorten (c) stop talking fully (d) argue with them
5. 5.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: being kind and honest? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
6. 6.True or false: “I liked your idea. Maybe we can test it on a small group first.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Well, your poster was worse.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
8. 8.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Whatever, it is fine I guess.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
9. 9.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) mocking the person (b) comparing with others (c) starting with a positive (d) vague praise only
10. 10.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
11. 11.True or false: “That was bad.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) giving one clear tip (b) starting with a positive (c) being specific (d) comparing with others
13. 13.🥪 A good way to give feedback is… (a) a long lecture (b) only praise (c) only the mistakes (d) one good point, one tip
14. 14.⏰ When is the best time to give feedback on a classmate’s talk? (a) never (b) loudly, in front of all (c) soon after, in private (d) a month later
15. 15.🗨️ 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
16. 16.True or false: “Why did you even try this?” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “You always mess up the numbers.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “That was bad.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
19. 19.True or false: “Anyone could do better than that.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) being specific (b) speaking privately (c) starting with a positive (d) shouting it in public
21. 21.🗣️ Your friend asks about her speech, which had a weak ending. What do you say? (a) “It was terrible.” (b) nothing at all (c) “Perfect, no notes!” (d) a kind, specific tip
22. 22.True or false: “Anyone could do better than that.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) mocking the person (b) only listing mistakes (c) bringing up old errors (d) being kind and honest
24. 24.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Why did you even try this?” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
25. 25.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
26. 26.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Anyone could do better than that.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
27. 27.🗨️ 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
28. 28.True or false: “Fine. I will never try again.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: bringing up old errors? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
30. 30.🗨️ 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
31. 31.True or false: “Well, your poster was worse.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗨️ 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
33. 33.🎯 Feedback should be about… (a) their family (b) the work, not the person (c) old mistakes (d) the person’s looks
34. 34.🗨️ 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
35. 35.True or false: “Well, your poster was worse.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “You are wrong. My work was perfect.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “That was bad.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Your points were strong. Could you add one example for the second one?” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking about the work (b) speaking privately (c) giving one clear tip (d) mocking the person

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