Communications Skills Test

How good are you at getting your ideas across, engendering enthusiasm and securing concurrence?
Find out by taking our “Pop Quiz”:

1. Others give me their full attention when I'm speaking to them:

1. Sometimes 2. Most of the Time 3. Almost always 4. Rarely

2. When making a point I can usually convey what I mean within:

1. Thirty seconds 2. Three minutes 3. 5 to 10 minutes 4. More than 10 minutes

3. When someone is talking about a subject I know well, I am eager to add to the conversation:

1. Less than 25% of the time 2. 25-50% of the time 3. 50-75% of the time 4. 75-100% of the time

4. In order to convince someone of my point of view during negotiations, I must talk:

1. Less than 25% of the time 2. 25-50% of the time 3. 50-75% of the time 4. 75-90% of the time

5. People tell me that I am very persuasive:

1. Sometimes 2. Most of the Time 3. Almost always 4. Rarely

6. People tell me their problems:

1. A lot 2. Frequently 3. Sometimes 4. Rarely

7. I am naturally a people person:

1. Only when I try 2. Sometimes 3. Usually 4. Almost always

8. I communicate best with:

1. Family 2. Friends 3. Business associates 4. Strangers

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