| Listening requires entering actively and imaginatively into the other fellow's situation and trying to understand a frame of reference different from your own. This is not always an easy task." |
Are you a good listener? Let's find out.
On a scale of 25-100 (100 = highest), how do you rate yourself as a listener? _____
Let’s find out how accurate your perception is. Rate yourself in the following situations and total your score.
4 = Usually, 3 = Frequently, 2 = Sometimes, 1 = Seldom
____ I try to listen carefully even when I’m not interested in the topic.
____ I’m open to viewpoints that are different from my own.
____ I make eye contact with the speaker when I’m listening.
____ I try to avoid being defensive when a speaker is venting negative emotions.
____ I try to recognize the emotion under the speaker’s words.
____ I anticipate how the other person will react when I speak.
____ I take notes when it’s necessary to remember what I’ve heard.
____ I listen without judgment or criticism.
____ I stay focused even when I hear things I don’t agree with or don’t want to hear.
____ I don’t allow distractions when I’m intent on listening.
____ I don’t avoid difficult situations.
____ I can ignore a speaker’s mannerisms and appearance.
____ I avoid leaping to conclusions when listening.
____ I learn something, however small, from every person I meet.
____ I try not to form my next response while listening.
____ I listen for main ideas, not just details.
____ I know my own hot buttons.
____ I think about what I’m trying to communicate when I speak.
____ I try to communicate at the best possible time for success.
____ I don’t assume a certain level of understanding in my listeners when speaking.
____ I usually get my message across when I communicate.
____ I consider which form of communication is best: email, phone, in-person, etc.
____ I tend to listen for more than just what I want to hear.
____ I can resist daydreaming when I’m not interested in a speaker.
____ I can easily paraphrase in my own words what I’ve just heard.
____ Total
Scoring
75-100 = You’re an excellent listener and communicator. Keep it up.
50-74 = You’re trying to be a good listener, but it’s time to brush up.
25-49 = Listening isn’t one of your strong points. Start paying attention.
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Comments
My result is 91,
Thank you for the test, Mishaikh :)
You are trying to be a good listener Warda.
3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 3,2, 4, 2,4 , 2, 2,2, 2, 2, 2,2, 4.
I skipped answering question no. 18. I didn’t understand it.
My result is 54.
Thank you, Dearest papa for sharing this interesting test.
Wow Eva!
You fall in the first category of the listeners. That very good. Sure You’re an excellent listener and communicator.
Mishaikh,
I tried really hard to be self critical, below is my result, I am pretty much satisfied about it. Though as expressed by other members, I do not find it completely valid and reliable to measure whom is an active listener or not ... I think there may be other tools that are more convincing.
My result is; 81.
This is very interesting and entertaining, thank you so much for posting it. LoL, this was good to feed my own ego :)
As per your result Saba you are trying to be a good listener. Thanks
Yes, Mishaikh, you are right, I have two granddaughters and also a grandson. Being a good listener is a must in that case.
Yes Danny I realised these when I was trying to give answers. But I only guessed for an answer for suche confusion. Thanks for explanation.
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