This week I took three different evaluations to rate my communication in the areas of: communication anxiety, verbal aggressiveness, and listening styles. Then I had my boyfriend of seven years and my mother rate me using the same measures. Not surprisingly all of the ratings fell into the same category. I am an introvert and when I connect with someone it is not done superficially, it is a deep and meaningful connection. (Probably, one of the reasons I have had very few short term relationships!) My boyfriend and my mother know me well.
As for communication anxiety I fell into the moderate level. I hold some anxiety towards individuals and situations.
For verbal aggressiveness I scored in the moderate category. I can stand up for myself without insulting people. (That doesn't mean I always do!)
My listening style was people oriented, which can be misleading. This doesn't mean that I want to talk to people, it just means I am good at it.
Whitney, how interesting that we scored the same in all three categories just goes to show alike yet different people are highlighting the importance of being aware of our perceptions. I think you hit the nail on the head although we fall in one category description does not always mean we fit the description, that is to be seen, that depends on the situation and those we deal with and yet people's perceptions of situations. Life is so full of surprises, just when we think we have it all figured out, we reach a fork in the road. Thank you for sharing your results!
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