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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #35290 Short Feedback
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Listen to the recording and answer the multiple-choice question by selecting the correct response. Only one response is correct.

Transcript:

Giving feedback is hard. It can be uncomfortable. And on some level, you worry that you could hurt the other person's feelings because that's sometimes what happens when you give feedback. But I want to say that getting good feedback can feel like an act of generosity, and I've experienced it firsthand. I had a boss who put so much thought and care into the way that she talked to me about my work, I felt like she was really invested, and I always felt better after talking to her and getting feedback. So really, constructive, actionable feedback is a gift. And in this episode, we're going to teach you how to give it. But don't worry; we have another episode coming about how to receive feedback, too, because, you know, we're completists like that. What can I say? And while we're mostly focusing on giving feedback in a workplace setting, by all means, please take this wisdom from Massella into your whole life. You won't regret it.

Why does the woman mention her boss?

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Option 1: "To prove that good feedback from others can be beneficial."

Explanation: The text highlights the woman's personal experience with her boss, emphasizing how thoughtful feedback positively impacted her feelings and work. This aligns with the main idea that constructive feedback is valuable and beneficial, supporting the notion that good feedback can enhance one's performance and emotional well-being.

Option 2: "To show that only generous boss gives good feedback."

Explanation: This option incorrectly suggests exclusivity by stating 'only generous boss.' The text does not imply that generosity is the sole quality required for giving good feedback; rather, it focuses on the thoughtfulness and care in the feedback process, making this option misleading.

Option 3: "To demonstrate the difficulties of giving feedback."

Explanation: While the text acknowledges that giving feedback can be hard, the primary purpose of mentioning her boss is to illustrate the positive effects of good feedback, not to highlight difficulties. Therefore, this option misrepresents the main focus of the text.

Option 4: "To introduce her next point in the talk."

Explanation: This option suggests that the mention of her boss serves merely as a transition to another topic. However, the text primarily uses this example to underline the benefits of good feedback rather than to segue into a new point, making this interpretation inaccurate.

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