Communication Skills Worksheet: Feedback

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

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