Self Evaluation to test your communication skill.

1. HOW GOOD IS YOUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS?
Use the following evaluation to check yourself and your communication skills
DETAILS YES NO
NEEDS
IMPROVEMENT
1. I pay more attention when introduced to others and therefore
remember their names.
2. I smile when around other people and they usually smile
back.
3. I resist opportunities to “blow my own trumpet” and I’m
considered modest by my friends.
4. I look for opportunities to compliment others.
5. I am interested in others and what they have to say.
6. I notice little things like birthdays and remember them.
7. I avoid arguments at all cost.
8. If must criticize, I begin with a positive statement or praise.
9. I restate points of agreement whenever there may be a
conflict.
10. I give the other person opportunities to bow out gracefully
or save face.
11. I don’t put myself above others by saying things like “I told
you so”.
12. I ask questions designed to produce the answer I need.
13. I ask question and make requests instead of giving orders.
14. I organize my thoughts before I speak.
15. I always try to use terms that are familiar to my listener.
16. I always be as specific as possible when I speak.
17. I realize that communication is most accurate when it is kept
simple.
18. I am aware of the gestures and phrases I use.
19. I realize people do things for their reasons, not mine.
20. I always try to act naturally, admit my mistakes and show
my sincerity through my actions.
21. I will review this material weekly until it becomes a habit
and check myself quarterly thereafter.