The Conversationalist Quiz starts here.
1.
I easily introduce myself.
2.
I feel at ease introducing people to one another.
3.
I engage in and appreciate the value of small talk to feel out a new relationship.
4.
The message I send is usually understood by my listeners.
5.
I am comfortable saying “no” or “yes” or “it depends” or “let me think about it."
6.
When I want a focused discussion (a talk about a specific subject), I check to see if it is a mutually convenient time.
7.
I share my intention for focused discussions, “I want to talk to you about . . .”
8.
When appropriate, I freely express my thinking, beliefs and feelings.
9.
When appropriate, I tell others how I disagree.
10.
I avoid criticizing others and seek ways to support them.
12.
When conversing with pessimistic person, I can remain optimistic.
13.
I share my funny, painful, happy, failure and success stories with others.
14.
I avoid long monologues and allow spaces of silence for others to join in.
15.
I freely give appreciation, compliments and acknowledgements.
