RATE YOUR SKILLS

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HOW DOES YOUR COMMUNICATION RATE?

Take this self rating survey to see where your communication strengths are.

1. ARTICULATION (PRONUNCIATION OF WORDS): 
I tend to slur my speech ( 1 pt.)
I occasionally mumble ( 2 pts.)
I use clear pronunciation ( 3 pts.)

2. RATE OF MY SPEECH (SPEED WITH WHICH I SPEAK): 
I'm often asked to slow down ( 1 pt.)
Sometimes people act confused when I speak ( 2 pts.)
I adjust my rate of speech depending on content/purpose ( 3 pts.)

3. VOLUME OF MY SPEECH (LOUDNESS OF MY VOICE):
I feel frustrated when others ask me to speak up ( 1 pt.)
I sometimes strain my voice to be heard ( 2 pts.)
I know when to change my vocal volume ( 3 pts.)

4. INTONATION OF MY SPEECH (ABILITY TO CHANGE THE PITCH OF MY VOICE): 
I often need to clarify what I've said ( 1 pt.)
It isn't uncommon for others to interrupt me ( 2 pts.)
I can easily engage my listener ( 3 pts.)

5. USE OF NONVERBAL LANGUAGE WHEN I SPEAK (GESTURES, EYE CONTACT, POSTURE):
I don't know what to do with my hands when speaking ( 1 pt.)
I sometimes feel my gestures are distracting ( 2 pts.)
I only use gestures to support what I say ( 3 pts.)

6. COMMUNICATION STYLE WHEN I SPEAK:
I am a long-winded speaker ( 1 pt.)
Occasionally I'm unsure where to pause ( 2 pts.)
My pacing is very effective ( 3 pts.)

7. VOCAL HYGIENE (TAKING CARE OF MY VOICE):
I consume a steady diet of coffee and or caffeinated soda ( 1 pt.)
I drink water when thirsty ( 2 pts.)
I frequently sip water during the day ( 3 pts.)

Once you've selected one answer for each category, Click Total Points to see your score.


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If you scored less than 21 points, you may want to consider making some modifications in your communication. Contact Dale Klein for a consultation to discuss your areas of concern and turn your communication into a powerful skill that sets you apart from others.