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To what extent do you use the types of expressions or statements listed below when communicating with people? You may not use all the statements in each question, in which case, using the scoring scale, indicate how often you use the remaining expressions. The exact wording may not be used.
The trouble with you is ... Never! You shouldn’t have ... Don’t do that Very Rarely Seldom Occasionally Very Frequently Always
Don’t worry. It will be all right. Please be careful. Can I help you? Very Rarely Seldom Occasionally Very Frequently Always
What happened? Why do you think so? Who was involved? What is the position now? Is everything all right? Very Rarely Seldom Occasionally Very Frequently Always
Wow! Yes let’s. Fantastic! Unreal! Fabulous! Very Rarely Seldom Occasionally Very Frequently Always
I’m scared. I’d rather not talk about it. I’d like to leave. I can’t handle it anymore. No one cares. (Silence) Very Rarely Seldom Occasionally Very Frequently Always
I don’t care. Go and jump. I’ve had enough! Who the do you think you are?!? Take it or leave it. (Use of profanity) Very Rarely Seldom Occasionally Very Frequently Always
That’s ridiculous. Don’t be stupid. What’s wrong with you? If you can’t do it right, don’t do it at all. What did I tell you? Very Rarely Seldom Occasionally Very Frequently Always
Isn’t that terrible! That’s marvelous! Well done! Aren’t you proud! Nice going! Very Rarely Seldom Occasionally Very Frequently Always
I need to get more information. Maybe you can help? I think that’s the answer. This is how I feel. I understand your point of view. Very Rarely Seldom Occasionally Very Frequently Always
Didn’t I do well? Look at me! I love it! We sure make a great team! We’ve got to do this again. Very Rarely Seldom Occasionally Very Frequently Always
I’m sorry. Please don’t leave me alone. I didn’t mean to upset you. I couldn’t help it. Very Rarely Seldom Occasionally Very Frequently Always
Over my dead body! I won’t! That’s what you think! You’ve got a big mouth! Mind your own business. Very Rarely Seldom Occasionally Very Frequently Always
Read the questions and then mark the number between 0-4 that most accurately defines the frequency with which each statement applies to your day-to-day life.
0-I disagree completely 1-I somewhat disagree 2-slightly agree 3-I somewhat agree 4-I agree completely
What matters most is that I believe in myself, not what others believe of me. I disagree completely I somewhat disagree I slightly agree I somewhat agree I agree completely
The best way to get things done is to do them myself. I disagree completely I somewhat disagree I slightly agree I somewhat agree I agree completely
It is difficult for me to admit when I am wrong. I disagree completely I somewhat disagree I slightly agree I somewhat agree I agree completely
Not getting the recognition I deserve is a clear sign that others don’t appreciate or understand my ideas. I disagree completely I somewhat disagree I slightly agree I somewhat agree I agree completely
I feel that I can accomplish anything I set my mind to. I disagree completely I somewhat disagree I slightly agree I somewhat agree I agree completely
I feel that I have the same opportunities that others have. I disagree completely I somewhat disagree I slightly agree I somewhat agree I agree completely
Good things just don’t seem to happen to me. I disagree completely I somewhat disagree I slightly agree I somewhat agree I agree completely
Those who speak up probably have better ideas than I do, so I tend to keep quiet. I disagree completely I somewhat disagree I slightly agree I somewhat agree I agree completely
I am usually accepting of other people’s faults. I disagree completely I somewhat disagree I slightly agree I somewhat agree I agree completely
I strongly defend my actions no matter what. I disagree completely I somewhat disagree I slightly agree I somewhat agree I agree completely
I don’t focus on creating a good impression. Who I truly am is good enough. I disagree completely I somewhat disagree I slightly agree I somewhat agree I agree completely
I find it difficult to cope with losing or being wrong. I disagree completely I somewhat disagree I slightly agree I somewhat agree I agree completely
I never feel lost or out of place when I am with new people. I disagree completely I somewhat disagree I slightly agree I somewhat agree I agree completely
I find it difficult to make decisions and stick to them. I disagree completely I somewhat disagree I slightly agree I somewhat agree I agree completely
It is usually a bad idea to show your true emotions. I disagree completely I somewhat disagree I slightly agree I somewhat agree I agree completely
I try to always express myself, even if it means being judged by others. I disagree completely I somewhat disagree I slightly agree I somewhat agree I agree completely
My relationship with others can be stormy and difficult to manage. I disagree completely I somewhat disagree I slightly agree I somewhat agree I agree completely
I cannot afford to take the risk of trying something new. I disagree completely I somewhat disagree I slightly agree I somewhat agree I agree completely
The potential for failure in this world far outweighs the potential for great success. I disagree completely I somewhat disagree I slightly agree I somewhat agree I agree completely
I am often suspicious of the intentions of others. Only a fool is trusting. I disagree completely I somewhat disagree I slightly agree I somewhat agree I agree completely
I adapt well to new situations. I disagree completely I somewhat disagree I slightly agree I somewhat agree I agree completely
I tend to become defensive when criticized or challenged. I disagree completely I somewhat disagree I slightly agree I somewhat agree I agree completely
I have no trouble being proud in the success of others. I disagree completely I somewhat disagree I slightly agree I somewhat agree I agree completely
I question the methods of high achievers. I disagree completely I somewhat disagree I slightly agree I somewhat agree I agree completely
I find it difficult to accept/believe the praise of others. I disagree completely I somewhat disagree I slightly agree I somewhat agree I agree completely