Communication Skills Worksheet: Feedback

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

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