Listener’s Self-Assessment – Final Quiz

While someone is talking, I try to hear other conversations around me to keep up with what’s going on.

I prefer that someone just present the facts and skip the opinions so I can draw my own conclusions.

I prepare my response while the other person is talking.

As someone is speaking to me, I avoid eye contact. I’m not particularly interested in non-verbal cues such as facial expressions and body language.

If I hear something I think is wrong, I’ll interrupt immediately to explain why I disagree.

When I find myself not listening to someone, I will pretend to pay attention to what he or she is saying.

I start to judge the merit of what someone says from the very first sentence.

I prefer to communicate through email or text so that I don’t have to deal with idle chit chat.

I anticipate what people will say next as they are speaking.

I show my reactions on my face to what people are saying to let them know right away whether or not I agree.

I am ready immediately with a response when someone has stopped talking.

A person’s appearance is important to me in deciding whether or not to listen attentively to what that individual says.

If I’m not sure what someone means, I will ask for clarification before he or she has continued talking much longer.

A speaker needs to present the information in a lively and entertaining way to keep my interest.

I have biases and opinions which affect my ability or willingness to listen to what some people have to say.