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I'm sensitive to contexts of communication. I recognise that changes in physical, cultural, social-psychological and worldly contexts will alter meaning*

Often
Seldom

I look for meaning not only in words, but in non-verbal behavior*

Often
Seldom

I'm sensitive to the feedback that I give to others and that I receive*

Often
Seldom

I combat the effects of physical, psychological, and language 'noise' that distorts messages*

Often
Seldom

Communication is a package of signals; I thus use my verbal and non-verbal messages to reinforce each other*

Often
Seldom

I respond to contradictory messages by identifying and openly discussing the dual meanings communicated on a verbal and non-verbal level*

Often
Seldom

I listen and respond to the relational messages that other people and I send to increase meaningful interaction*

Often
Seldom

I actively listen out for the modulation pattern that people use, so that I can understand their messages better*

Often
Seldom

As communication is transactional, I recognise the mutual influence of all elements and that messages are sent and received simultaneously*

Often
Seldom

I am especially cautious in communicating messages that I may later wish to withdraw, as I am aware that my communication act occurs but once*

Often
Seldom

I look carefully at both the speaker's and listener's purposes, as I realise that communication is purposeful*

Often
Seldom

I am sensitive to differences in culture, when communicating with people of other cultures*

Often
Seldom

I openly and fairly listen to all communication partners*

Often
Seldom

Conversational Skills - Self Assessment