Pop Quiz Time!
Are you a great listener? Here’s a easy quiz. There’ll be 7 statements about you. Choose yes if the statement describes you. Choose no if it’s not like you. Since we only have a minute together, you know these are going to come pretty fast. Remember, choose either yes or no.
1. There are certain types of personalities you just don’t care to listen to.
2. When listening, you can’t help but wonder whether you’re making a good impression.
3. You will complete other people’s sentences to help them out or speed them up.
4. You have a short attention span.
5. While listening, you find it efficient to do other little tasks, like go through papers or read your phone messages.
6. You often find it hard to listen to others’ problems because, frankly, you have your own problems — deadlines, health, financial, kids, supper, etc.
7. You know people that you have to interrupt their stories otherwise you won’t get a chance to speak.
If you answered no to all of these, be extra proud of yourself, you’re a fantastic listener. 1 or 2 yeses says you’re good to excellent. But if you answered yes to 4 or more, it’s time to read a book or take a class on listening skills! You’re not getting as much message as you think you are!
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