Quiz: Do You Know What Type Of Listener Are You Actually?
There are some people you can talk to when under stress and you would feel comfortable and relieved after just because of how they listen to you. Are you a good listener to those around you or do people who come to you looking for a shoulder to cry on feel more neglected? Take the test and see what type of listener you actually are. All the best!
- 1.I feel uncomfortable with silence during conversations.
- A.
Yes, all the time.
- B.
Most of the time
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Rarely
- E.
Never
- 2.As I listen, I compare the other person's viewpoint with my own
- A.
Yes, all the time
- B.
Most of the time
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Rarely
- E.
Never
- 3.When in a conversation I interrupt people.
- A.
Yes, all the time
- B.
Most of the time
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Rarely
- E.
Never
- 4.I catch myself asking leading questions to encourage the other person to agree with my viewpoint.
- A.
Yes, all the time
- B.
Most of the time
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Rarely
- E.
Never
- 5.I try to read the other person's body language as I listen.
- A.
Yes, all the time
- B.
Most of the time
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Rarely
- E.
Never
- 6.If I'm busy, I let others talk to me as long as they're quick.
- A.
Yes, all the time
- B.
Most of the time
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Rarely
- E.
Never
- 7.I make sure I understand the speaker's point of view before responding.
- A.
Yes, all the time
- B.
Most of the time
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Rarely
- E.
Never
- 8.I try to understand the speaker's feelings as well as his or her words.
- A.
Yes, all the time
- B.
Most of the time
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Rarely
- E.
Never
- 9.I wait for the speaker to finish before i start talking.
- A.
Yes, all the time
- B.
Most of the time
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Rarely
- E.
Never
- 10.I am relaxed, calm, and patient when listening.
- A.
Yes, all the time
- B.
Most of the time
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Rarely
- E.
Never
- 11.I allow distractions to divert my attention.
- A.
Rarely
- B.
Never
- C.
Yes, all the time
- D.
Most of the time
- E.
Sometimes
- 12.I remind myself that listening is an opportunity to learn something.
- A.
Yes, all the time
- B.
Most of the time
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Rarely
- E.
Never
- 13.I show that I am engaged by maintaining eye contact, nodding, and leaning forward.
- A.
Yes, all the time
- B.
Most of the time
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Rarely
- E.
Never
- 14.I listen to music when I’m studying.
- A.
Yes, all the time
- B.
Most of the time
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Rarely
- E.
Never
- 15.I can multitask when someone is talking to me.
- A.
Yes, all of the time
- B.
Most of the time
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Rarely
- E.
Never
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