Communication Skills Worksheet: Feedback

Interview skills lesson 7: Giving and taking feedback · Set 44 · 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: “I liked your idea. Maybe we can test it on a small group first.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Anyone could do better than that.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: talking about the work? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
5. 5.🗣️ Your friend asks about her speech, which had a weak ending. What do you say? (a) “It was terrible.” (b) “Perfect, no notes!” (c) nothing at all (d) a kind, specific tip
6. 6.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
7. 7.True or false: “Fine. I will never try again.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🥪 A good way to give feedback is… (a) only praise (b) only the mistakes (c) a long lecture (d) one good point, one tip
9. 9.True or false: “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “You always mess up the numbers.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
12. 12.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: comparing with others? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
13. 13.True or false: “Anyone could do better than that.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Your points were strong. Could you add one example for the second one?” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) comparing with others (b) being kind and honest (c) mocking the person (d) vague praise only
16. 16.True or false: “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) comparing with others (b) bringing up old errors (c) starting with a positive (d) shouting it in public
18. 18.🗨️ 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
19. 19.True or false: “Well, your poster was worse.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Whatever, it is fine I guess.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
22. 22.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) giving one clear tip (b) only listing mistakes (c) vague praise only (d) mocking the person
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) vague praise only (b) speaking privately (c) starting with a positive (d) talking about the work
24. 24.True or false: “That was bad.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Thank you, I will work on that.” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
26. 26.🗨️ 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
27. 27.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) vague praise only (b) shouting it in public (c) only listing mistakes (d) being specific
28. 28.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
29. 29.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) speaking privately (b) starting with a positive (c) only listing mistakes (d) being specific
30. 30.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
31. 31.True or false: “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.👍 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
33. 33.True or false: “That makes sense. I did rush the ending.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Anyone could do better than that.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
35. 35.True or false: “You always mess up the numbers.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: being kind and honest? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
37. 37.True or false: “Thank you, I will work on that.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Thanks for telling me. Which part was hardest to follow?” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: vague praise only? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit

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