Communication Skills Worksheet: Feedback

Interview skills lesson 7: Giving and taking feedback · Set 70 · 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.🗨️ 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
2. 2.True or false: “I liked your idea. Maybe we can test it on a small group first.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “The poster looks neat; a bigger title would help people at the back.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
4. 4.👍 Why is “Good job” alone not very useful feedback? (a) it is rude (b) it is too long (c) it is too detailed (d) it is not specific
5. 5.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Whatever. I don’t care.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) starting with a positive (b) mocking the person (c) being specific (d) speaking privately
7. 7.True or false: “Your points were strong. Could you add one example for the second one?” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: only listing mistakes? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
9. 9.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) shouting it in public (b) only listing mistakes (c) vague praise only (d) giving one clear tip
10. 10.🥪 A good way to give feedback is… (a) only the mistakes (b) one good point, one tip (c) a long lecture (d) only praise
11. 11.🗣️ Your friend asks about her speech, which had a weak ending. What do you say? (a) nothing at all (b) a kind, specific tip (c) “Perfect, no notes!” (d) “It was terrible.”
12. 12.🎯 Feedback should be about… (a) the work, not the person (b) their family (c) old mistakes (d) the person’s looks
13. 13.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: bringing up old errors? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
14. 14.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) bringing up old errors (b) being kind and honest (c) only listing mistakes (d) shouting it in public
15. 15.True or false: “You are wrong. My work was perfect.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking privately (b) talking about the work (c) vague praise only (d) giving one clear tip
17. 17.⏰ When is the best time to give feedback on a classmate’s talk? (a) loudly, in front of all (b) soon after, in private (c) never (d) a month later
18. 18.True or false: “Why did you even try this?” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your opening was clear. Next time, slow down at the numbers.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
20. 20.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Why did you even try this?” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
21. 21.True or false: “I liked your idea. Maybe we can test it on a small group first.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Whatever, it is fine I guess.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🗨️ 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
25. 25.True or false: “Thank you, I will work on that.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “That makes sense. I did rush the ending.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Anyone could do better than that.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “That was bad.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) starting with a positive (b) being specific (c) being kind and honest (d) only listing mistakes
30. 30.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) being specific (b) bringing up old errors (c) mocking the person (d) comparing with others
31. 31.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Anyone could do better than that.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
32. 32.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) speaking privately (b) bringing up old errors (c) vague praise only (d) only listing mistakes
33. 33.True or false: “Why did you even try this?” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Thank you, I will work on that.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
36. 36.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) speaking privately (b) comparing with others (c) being kind and honest (d) starting with a positive
37. 37.True or false: “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🗨️ 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
39. 39.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) being kind and honest (b) only listing mistakes (c) being specific (d) speaking privately
40. 40.🗨️ 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

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