The ability to calmly and clearly communicate with others can strengthen your relationships, make you more effective at work, and boost your self-esteem. Take this test to assess the strength of your interpersonal communication skills.
1. I try to avoid interrupting, even if I know what the other person is going to say.
2. I feel frustrated when others disagree with me.
3. If I'm having a conflict with someone, I reach out to them to talk it through as soon as possible.
4. I always ask questions when I need to, even if the question might seem foolish.
5. I often fail to notice when someone I’m talking to is angry or sad.
6. I’m aware of the effect my tone of voice and body language have on others.
7. People rarely ask me to repeat myself.
8. I am often accused of zoning out during important conversations.
9. I express my thoughts clearly when speaking.
10. I avoid talking about myself as much as possible, especially with people I don’t know well.
11. If I disagree with someone but later find out I was wrong, I will go back to them and acknowledge my mistake.
12. Talking about feelings makes me uncomfortable.
13. I often get bored or impatient while others are speaking.
14. I feel at ease when talking to people I’ve just met.
15. Other people often misunderstand what I say.
16. I’m good at noticing others’ body language or facial expressions.
17. When talking with someone I disagree with, I try to put myself in their shoes to understand their point of view.
18. People frequently come to me for help with their problems.
19. I feel confident explaining relatively complex subjects to people who know less about them.
20. I feel awkward during conversations and frequently stumble over my words.