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Interpersonal Communication Skills Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

How well do you communicate your thoughts and feelings?

The ability to calmly and clearly communicate with others can strengthen your relationships, make you more effective at work, and boost your self-esteem. Take this test to assess the strength of your interpersonal communication skills.

Using the key below, answer the questions based on how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement.

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Strongly Agree
Agree
1. I try to avoid interrupting, even if I know what the other person is going to say.
Disagree
Agree
2. I feel frustrated when others disagree with me.
Disagree
Agree
3. If I'm having a conflict with someone, I reach out to them to talk it through as soon as possible.
Disagree
Agree
4. I always ask questions when I need to, even if the question might seem foolish.
Disagree
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5. I often fail to notice when someone I’m talking to is angry or sad.
Disagree
Agree
6. I’m aware of the effect my tone of voice and body language have on others.
Disagree
Agree
7. People rarely ask me to repeat myself.
Disagree
Agree
8. I am often accused of zoning out during important conversations.
Disagree
Agree
9. I express my thoughts clearly when speaking.
Disagree
Agree
10. I avoid talking about myself as much as possible, especially with people I don’t know well.
Disagree
Agree
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11. If I disagree with someone but later find out I was wrong, I will go back to them and acknowledge my mistake.
Disagree
Agree
12. Talking about feelings makes me uncomfortable.
Disagree
Agree
13. I often get bored or impatient while others are speaking.
Disagree
Agree
14. I feel at ease when talking to people I’ve just met.
Disagree
Agree
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15. Other people often misunderstand what I say.
Disagree
Agree
16. I’m good at noticing others’ body language or facial expressions.
Disagree
Agree
17. When talking with someone I disagree with, I try to put myself in their shoes to understand their point of view.
Disagree
Agree
18. People frequently come to me for help with their problems.
Disagree
Agree
19. I feel confident explaining relatively complex subjects to people who know less about them.
Disagree
Agree
20. I feel awkward during conversations and frequently stumble over my words.
Disagree
Agree

Who Is This Interpersonal Communication Test For?

This test is for anyone interested in assessing their interpersonal communication skills. This test is designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic.

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How to Get Help with Interpersonal Communication

If you feel that poor communication skills are holding you back, make an appointment with your doctor or with a mental health professional in your area; you can find one in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.

Sources

  • Bienvenu‚ M. Interpersonal Communication Inventory
  • Wiemann, J. Communicative Competence Scale
  • Spitzberg, B. The Conversational Skills Rating Scale (CSRS)
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