POP QUIZ FROM COACH JOEY JENSEN ARE YOU A HEARER OR A LISTENER? Being a great listener is necessary for great acting. Take this quiz and see how you do. I try to understand verbal and non- verbal cues.(Required)TRUEFALSEI maintain eye contact when listening.(Required)TRUEFALSEI nod sometimes while listening to show understanding.(Required)TRUEFALSEI don’t interrupt. I always let someone finish their thoughts.(Required)TRUEFALSEI try not to form opinions or judgement before someone is done talking.(Required)TRUEFALSEI will ask questions to gain clarification of someone’s perspective if I need to.(Required)TRUEFALSEI will use open body language to show I am engaged.(Required)TRUEFALSEI often provide feedback to show understanding and acknowledgement.(Required)TRUEFALSEIf the sender goes off topic, I try to gently guide them back on track.(Required)TRUEFALSEI ask questions if I lack understanding without being emotional.(Required)TRUEFALSEI sometimes repeat what someone says to better clarify understanding.(Required)TRUEFALSEI listen equally for feelings as well as content.(Required)TRUEFALSEI do not cross examine if I need to ask questions.(Required)TRUEFALSEI don’t zone out if communication is negative.(Required)TRUEFALSEI never plan what I want to say next. I think about what’s being said first.(Required)TRUEFALSEI focus on the speaker and keep concentration even with minimal distractions.(Required)TRUEFALSEIf I have more than 3 false answers, I will practice some the above techniques To gain better understanding, communication and relationships.(Required)TRUEFALSEName(Required) First Last Email(Required) Δ
