Communication Skills Worksheet: Feedback

Interview skills lesson 7: Giving and taking feedback · Set 85 · 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: “Anyone could do better than that.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: bringing up old errors? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
3. 3.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Well, your poster was worse.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
4. 4.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) being specific (b) comparing with others (c) vague praise only (d) mocking the person
5. 5.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
6. 6.True or false: “That was bad.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: comparing with others? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
8. 8.True or false: “Why did you even try this?” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “That makes sense. I did rush the ending.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Whatever, it is fine I guess.” is constructive feedback. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Thank you, I will work on that.” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🎤 An interviewer says your answer was too long. What is best? (a) argue with them (b) stop talking fully (c) repeat the answer (d) thank them and shorten
13. 13.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) only listing mistakes (b) vague praise only (c) giving one clear tip (d) comparing with others
14. 14.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: only listing mistakes? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
15. 15.True or false: “Whatever, it is fine I guess.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Whatever. I don’t care.” (a) a poor response (b) a good response
17. 17.True or false: “Could you show me an example of what you mean?” is a poor way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “That makes sense. I did rush the ending.” (a) a good response (b) a poor response
19. 19.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: mocking the person? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being kind and honest (b) talking about the work (c) comparing with others (d) giving one clear tip
21. 21.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: speaking privately? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
22. 22.True or false: “Well, your poster was worse.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “The talk was well timed; try looking up from your notes more.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
24. 24.🎯 Feedback should be about… (a) the person’s looks (b) old mistakes (c) their family (d) the work, not the person
25. 25.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “You always mess up the numbers.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
26. 26.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) being kind and honest (b) shouting it in public (c) only listing mistakes (d) bringing up old errors
27. 27.🗨️ 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
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting it in public (b) only listing mistakes (c) comparing with others (d) giving one clear tip
29. 29.True or false: “The poster looks neat; a bigger title would help people at the back.” is constructive feedback. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🗨️ 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
31. 31.🗨️ 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
32. 32.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “Your poster is boring. Just redo it.” (a) unhelpful feedback (b) constructive feedback
33. 33.👍 Why is “Good job” alone not very useful feedback? (a) it is not specific (b) it is rude (c) it is too detailed (d) it is too long
34. 34.True or false: “Thank you, I will work on that.” is a good way to take feedback. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which of these is a helpful feedback habit? (a) vague praise only (b) only listing mistakes (c) bringing up old errors (d) talking about the work
36. 36.Which of these is an unhelpful feedback habit? (a) being kind and honest (b) only listing mistakes (c) giving one clear tip (d) starting with a positive
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mocking the person (b) only listing mistakes (c) speaking privately (d) vague praise only
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) starting with a positive (b) speaking privately (c) bringing up old errors (d) being specific
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking privately (b) talking about the work (c) being specific (d) shouting it in public
40. 40.🗨️ Is this a good or a poor way to take feedback? “Thanks for telling me. Which part was hardest to follow?” (a) a good response (b) a poor response

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