Self-Discovery Quizzes
ARE YOU A GOOD LISTENER?
Isn’t being a good talker what really counts? Not so much. Turns
out people who have listening skills are considered more friendly,
competent and smart than people who don’t. Who wouldn’t want that?
Find out how you rate.
1. If somebody is taking a long time to tell a story, I’ll finish
their sentences just to help speed things along.
A. Most of the time
B. Sometimes
C. Not too often
D. Hardly ever
2. When others talk I pay attention but I am also thinking about
what I will say in response so the conversation won’t have awkward
pauses.
A. Most of the time
B. Sometimes
C. Not too often
D. Hardly ever
3. When someone tells me about a problem they’re having, I tell
them what I would do and I try to be helpful and point out where
I think they messed up.
A. Most of the time
B. Sometimes
C. Not too often
D. Hardly ever
4. I try to say back some of what the person just said to me
to let them know I understand what they’re talking about.
A. Most of the time
B. Sometimes
C. Not too often
D. Hardly ever
5. I don’t look other people in the eye for long when they’re
talking because I worry that it will make them uncomfortable or
think I’m weird.
A. Most of the time
B. Sometimes
C. Not too often
D. Hardly ever
6. When I meet someone new, I am not comfortable asking them
questions and so I’ll mostly talk about myself.
A. Most of the time
B. Sometimes
C. Not too often
D. Hardly ever
7. I watch the other person’s expressions on their face and
body language while they’re talking, so I can really understand
what they mean.
A. Most of the time
B. Sometimes
C. Not too often
D. Hardly ever
8. I try to stay as quiet as I can while someone else is talking
– I don’t want to nod my head in agreement or smile or anything
because it moight distract them.
A. Most of the time
B. Sometimes
C. Not too often
D. Hardly ever
9. I feel weird asking people questions about their personal
lives because I’m worried they’ll think I’m just nosy.
A. Most of the time
B. Sometimes
C. Not too often
D. Hardly ever
10. I lose track of what other people are saying and find myself
fidgeting or playing with anything that’s nearby, like tapping a
pencil or doodling.
A. Most of the time
B. Sometimes
C. Not too often
D. Hardly ever
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