- Do I interrupt or try to finish the other person’s sentences?
- Do I often jump to conclusions and make up my mind before I hear the complete statement or story?
- Do I often give advice when speaking with others, even when it’s not asked for.
- Do I take a lot of notes while an instructor or speaker is talking and sometimes miss some of what was said?
- Do I have a habit of failing to respond to people after they have finished talking or making a point?
- Am I not patient enough to listen to all that others have to say?
- Do I lose my temper and interrupt when I hear things I disagree with?
- Do I often try to change the subject and discuss things that relate to my own experiences?
How did you do?If you answered yes to any of these, you may need more practice in listening.