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Social Skills Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

Are you socially skilled?

People with good social skills get along with others, make friends, express what they think, consider the feelings of others, and are generally comfortable in social situations. An individual with mild social awkwardness or social anxiety may feel uncomfortable in such situations. See how adept you are in social situations.

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 maintain comfortable eye contact when speaking with people.
Disagree
Agree
2. I listen intently when in conversation with others.
Disagree
Agree
3. I can express my thoughts without difficulty.
Disagree
Agree
4. I can initiate conversations with new acquaintances.
Disagree
Agree
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5. I can compromise with others.
Disagree
Agree
6. I avoid interrupting others when they are speaking.
Disagree
Agree
7. I pick up details about a person through their body language.
Disagree
Agree
8. I make an effort to make new friends.
Disagree
Agree
9. I rarely monopolize conversations.
Disagree
Agree
10. I tune out feedback that I don’t want to hear.
Disagree
Agree
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11. I try to listen to critical feedback.
Disagree
Agree
12. I am genuinely interested in other people’s lives.
Disagree
Agree
13. I apologize with ease when I make a mistake.
Disagree
Agree
14. I know when a person is anxious.
Disagree
Agree
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15. People say that I am inappropriate in social situations.
Disagree
Agree
16. I have empathy for others.
Disagree
Agree
17. I try to call out bullies.
Disagree
Agree
18. I praise the efforts of others.
Disagree
Agree
19. I can adapt my style of communication to connect with a conversation partner.
Disagree
Agree
20. I am uncomfortable in social situations.
Disagree
Agree

Who Is This Test For?

This test is for anyone who wants to learn about their level of social skills. This test is designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic. 

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How to Get Help

If you need help improving social skills and relating to people, speaking to a mental health professional can help. You can easily find a therapist in your area on the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.

Sources

The Social Skills Improvement System. F.M. Gresham, S.N. Elliott. Pearson Clinical Assessment.
Emotional and social intelligence competencies. D. Goleman, R. Boyatzis
Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test. J.D. Mayer, P. Salovey, D. R. Caruso.