Are you a good listener?

Listening is one of the better ways to achieve great communication. We love to talk but are we a good listener too? Find out with this personal assessment if you have a good listening skill.

  1.  1

    I respond to my speaking partner with phrases like...that's ridiculous.

    • Never
    • Rarely
    • Often
    • When they say something stupid
  2.  2

    When there is a natural pause in the conversation, do you often rephrase your partner statement?

    • Yes
    • Always
    • Not often
    • No
  3.  3

    Do you ask questions and clarification on anything your partner said that you don’t quite understand?

    • Yes when I need to
    • Sometimes
    • Rarely
    • No
  4.  4

    Do you avoid staying on any one subject with your speaking partner?

    • rarely if ever
    • sometimes
    • always
    • yes
  5.  5

    Do you see only your point of view?

    • I consider what they have to say
    • They're usually wrong
    • I am always right
    • Yes
  6.  6

    Do you make sure you understand your partner before you react to what has been said?

    • Yes
    • Sometimes
    • Rarely
    • No
  7.  7

    Do you make assumptions about your speaking partner’s feelings or thoughts?

    • Not often at all
    • Often
    • Yes
    • I know them well so I usually do
  8.  8

    Do you ask your speaking partner for clarification of what you have been said?

    • Most of the time
    • Sometimes
    • Rarely
    • No
  9.  9

    Do you give an honest feedback to your speaking partner?

    • Yes
    • Sometimes when I need to
    • Rarely
    • No, specially when they are sensitive to criticism
  10. 10

    Do you respond to your speaking partner's suggestions or opinions with, yes but...

    • Not very often
    • Sometimes
    • Not very often
    • Yes
  11. 11

    When talking, are you aware of your speaking partner’s body language?

    • Yes, it’s a must
    • Sometimes
    • Rarely
    • I did not notice at all
  12. 12

    Do you give an immediate feedback?

    • Yes
    • Sometimes
    • If they only insist me to give it immediately
    • It depends
  13. 13

    Do you bring up past issues during current disagreements?

    • I don't do this
    • Sometimes
    • In defense
    • It depends
  14. 14

    Are you listening with empathy?

    • Yes
    • Most of the time
    • Rarely
    • No
  15. 15

    Do you interrupt your speaking partner's conversation?

    • Rarely
    • When I want to make a point
    • Often
    • Usually
  16. 16

    Do you maintain eye contact whenever you talk?

    • Yes
    • Sometimes
    • Rarely
    • No
  17. 17

    Do you use sarcasm or jokes to respond when your speaking partner talks?

    • I don't
    • To lighten the mood
    • When they deserve it
    • That’s my style
  18. 18

    Do you nod your head when listening?

    • Occasionally
    • Seldom
    • If I am just oblige to do so
    • No
  19. 19

    Do you respond to a complaint with a complaint?

    • Rarely
    • In defense only
    • To keep them on the defensive
    • I do it to be able to keep me on the safe side
  20. 20

    Do you insult and criticize your speaking partner?

    • No
    • Rarely
    • In defense
    • When they deserve it.

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