Rate My Communication Skills

This communication skills quiz is scored online. Below are 25 statements which require an answer. Simply choose the response that fits you best to examine whether your communication skills serve your best interests.

A = Always or almost always, F = Frequently or often, S = Sometimes or reasonably and R = Rarely or never.

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1. I give my full attention to others when they talk to me. A F S R
2. I maintain eye contact throughout a conversation. A F S R
3. I display empathy. A F S R
4. I encourage others to talk when appropriate. A F S R
5. I ask the best questions to invite the best answers from others. A F S R
6. I ask for clarification of whatever I don't fully understand. A F S R
7. I treat others respectfully. A F S R
8. I deal with conflicts and differences appropriately. A F S R
9. I share my feelings and needs with loved ones. A F S R
10. I understand and optimize non-verbal communications. A F S R
11. I discover what is in the best interest of others. A F S R
12. I communicate my boundaries effectively to others. A F S R
13. I respect myself in all my communications with others. A F S R
14. I respect the dignity and rights of others. A F S R
15. I praise and reprimand others appropriately. A F S R
16. I motivate others to do their best. A F S R
17. I minimize others' unwanted behaviors effectively. A F S R
18. I optimize others' suboptimal thoughts, feelings and behaviors. A F S R
19. I cooperate with others to create the best results. A F S R
20. I respond optimally even when I am ready to explode. A F S R
21. I deal optimally with those who complain, criticize, blame and make excuses. A F S R
22. I optimize communications with those who practice one-upmanship. A F S R
23. I negotiate the best solutions with all personality types. A F S R
24. I assert my needs appropriately. A F S R
25. I respond appropriately when others are off track. A F S R

 

 

 

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