Interpersonal Communication Skills Test 34 questions, 15-20 min When trying to explain something, I ask my listeners if they are following me. Almost never Rarely Sometimes Quite often Most of the time People don't get what I am saying. Almost never true Rarely true Sometimes true Quite often true Most of the time true I manage to explain my ideas clearly. Almost never Rarely Sometimes Quite often Most of the time I find it difficult to express my opinions when others don't share them. Almost never Rarely Sometimes Quite often Most of the time When I don't understand a question, I ask for additional explanation. Almost never true Rarely true Sometimes true Quite often true Most of the time true I don't understand what other people are getting at. Almost never true Rarely true Sometimes true Quite often true Most of the time true I find it easy to see things from someone else's point of view. Almost never true Rarely true Sometimes true Quite often true Most of the time true I pretend to listen even if my mind drifts away. Almost never Rarely Sometimes Quite often Most of the time I find it hard to express my feelings. Almost never Rarely Sometimes Quite often Most of the time If I have something relevant to add, it's OK to interrupt what someone else is saying. Almost never true Rarely true Sometimes true Quite often true Most of the time true I can detect the mood of others when I look at them. Almost never Rarely Sometimes Quite often Most of the time When I know what the other person is going to say, I don't wait for them to finish, but answer right away. Almost never Rarely Sometimes Quite often Most of the time I get so caught up in what I have to say that I am unaware of the expressions and reactions of my listeners. Almost never Rarely Sometimes Quite often Most of the time My weaknesses are no one else's business and I am better off hiding them. Almost never true Rarely true Sometimes true Quite often true Most of the time true When I am wrong, I am wrong and not afraid to admit it. Almost never Rarely Sometimes Quite often Most of the time The best way to help others understand me is to tell them what I feel, think, and believe. Almost never true Rarely true Sometimes true Quite often true Most of the time true When the conversation turns to feelings, I tend to change the subject. Almost never true Rarely true Sometimes true Quite often true Most of the time true When I have the impression that I might have harmed someone's feelings, I apologize. Almost never Rarely Sometimes Quite often Most of the time I become defensive when I am being criticized. Almost never Rarely Sometimes Quite often Most of the time When I am angry and someone inquires about it, I feel free to admit it. Almost never Rarely Sometimes Quite often Most of the time I tend to jump to conclusions. Almost never Rarely Sometimes Quite often Most of the time When I talk to someone, I try to put myself in the other person's shoes. Almost never Rarely Sometimes Quite often Most of the time When someone has difficulties finding the proper words, I gladly help by suggesting what I think the person wants to say. Almost never Rarely Sometimes Quite often Most of the time People tell me I raise my voice, even though I am not aware of it. Almost never Rarely Sometimes Quite often Most of the time I naturally take more space in a conversation. Almost never Rarely Sometimes Quite often Most of the time I have the impression that people are intimidated by my presence. Almost never Rarely Sometimes Quite often Most of the time I find interest in what others have to say. Almost never Rarely Sometimes Quite often Most of the time It upsets me if someone disagrees with me, especially if that person doesn't have my experience. Almost never Rarely Sometimes Quite often Most of the time When I make a criticism, I make sure I refer to the person's actions and behavior, rather than to the person. For example, I would say: "I disagree with the way you handle our child.", rather than: "You are a bad parent." Almost never Rarely Sometimes Quite often Most of the time I am able to resolve problems without losing control of my emotions. Almost never Rarely Sometimes Quite often Most of the time I am aware of my emotional reactions to what is being said in a conversation. Almost never Rarely Sometimes Quite often Most of the time I tend to postpone discussing touchy topics. Almost never Rarely Sometimes Quite often Most of the time I am able to confront someone who hurt my feelings. Almost never Rarely Sometimes Quite often Most of the time I avoid expressing my disagreement with people because they might get angry with me. Almost never Rarely Sometimes Quite often Most of the time This test is scored online. Click once on the Score button below to see the results and interpretation. If the server fails to respond, try clicking again. Test developed by QueenDom.com. Copyright © 1996 - 2001