Are you a good listener? [Quiz] https://www.livinghealthynortheast.ca/Portals/0/Documents/Listening%20Skills%20Quiz.pdf

1/2 1. Do you let people finish what they are saying before you begin to speak? 2. If the person hesitates, do you wait for them to finish/continue speaking rather than start your reply? Almost always - Usually - Seldom - Never

3/4 3. Do you hold back your judgement about what someone is saying until they have finished speaking? 4. Do you listen fully even though you think you know what the person is about to say? Almost always - Usually - Seldom - Never

5/6 5. Do you listen in a non judgemental way, showing genuine support, even if you cannot connect with the person that is speaking? 6. Do you stop what you are doing and give the person speaking your full attention? Almost always-Usually- Seldom - Never

7/8 7. Do you give appropriate eye contact, head nods Almost always-Usually-Seldom-Never 7. Do you give appropriate eye contact, head nods and non-verbal cues to show the person that you are listening? 8. Do you listen fully, so that you can support the person speaking, or are you planning what you will say next?

9/10 9. Are you curious – do you ask the person questions to clarify their ideas better? 10.Do you restate or rephrase what they have said to ensure you have heard it correctly? Almost always - Usually - Seldom - Never

Score Interpretation 35 and above: You are an excellent listener Almost always - Usually - Seldom – Never 4 3 2 1 35 and above: You are an excellent listener 25 - 35: You listen well but have room for improvement Less than 25: You need to improve your listening skills